Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
fragarioides
ID:
749563

Status:
valid

Authors:
van Jaarsv. & Helme

Source:
ksu

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Bradleya 29: 53 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748896

Common Names

  • Crassula Fragarioides
  • Fragarioides Crassula
  • Crassula Fragarioides

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Description

Crassula fragarioides (also called 'Strawberry Crassula', among many other common names) is a small shrub that is native to South Africa and grows in dry, rocky habitats. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Crassula fragarioides is a plant native to South Africa. It is used in traditional South African medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomach issues. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crassula fragarioides has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crassula fragarioides is a succulent that grows in full sun to partial shade in dry, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a seed tray and covered lightly with soil. When the seedlings are large enough to handle, they can be transplanted into individual pots and grown on in a greenhouse or cold frame until they are large enough to plant out in their permanent positions. Cuttings can also be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a pot of moist compost.

Where to Find Crassula fragarioides

Crassula fragarioides is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and rocky outcrops.

Crassula fragarioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crassula fragarioides?

Crassula fragarioides

What type of plant is Crassula fragarioides?

A succulent

What is the natural habitat of Crassula fragarioides?

Dry and rocky slopes

Species in the Crassula genus

Crassula ankaratrensis, Crassula bevilanensis, Crassula acinaciformis, Crassula alata, Crassula alba, Crassula alcicornis, Crassula alpestris, Crassula alsinoides, Crassula alstonii, Crassula alticola, Crassula ammophila, Crassula aphylla, Crassula aquatica, Crassula arborescens, Crassula atropurpurea, Crassula aurusbergensis, Crassula ausensis, Crassula badspoortensis, Crassula barbata, Crassula barklyi, Crassula basaltica, Crassula bergioides, Crassula biplanata, Crassula brachystachya, Crassula brevifolia, Crassula campestris, Crassula capensis, Crassula capitella, Crassula ciliata, Crassula clavata, Crassula closiana, Crassula coccinea, Crassula colligata, Crassula colorata, Crassula columella, Crassula columnaris, Crassula compacta, Crassula congesta, Crassula connata, Crassula cooperi, Crassula corallina, Crassula cordata, Crassula cordifolia, Crassula cotyledonis, Crassula cremnophila, Crassula crenulata, Crassula cultrata, Crassula cymbiformis, Crassula cymosa, Crassula deceptor,

Species in the Crassulaceae family

Adromischus alstonii, Adromischus bicolor, Adromischus caryophyllaceus, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus cristatus, Adromischus diabolicus, Adromischus fallax, Adromischus filicaulis, Adromischus hemisphericus, Adromischus humilis, Adromischus inamoenus, Adromischus leucophyllus, Adromischus liebenbergii, Adromischus maculatus, Adromischus mammillaris, Adromischus marianae, Adromischus maximus, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus nanus, Adromischus phillipsiae, Adromischus roaneanus, Adromischus schuldtianus, Adromischus sphenophyllus, Adromischus subdistichus, Adromischus subviridis, Adromischus triflorus, Adromischus trigynus, Adromischus umbraticola, Adromischus coleorum, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus triflorus, Aeonium loartei, Aeonium uhlii, Aeonium aguajilvense, Aeonium aizoon, Aeonium anagense, Aeonium anagensis, Aeonium appendiculatum, Aeonium arboreum, Aeonium aureum, Aeonium balsamiferum, Aeonium barbatum, Aeonium beltranii, Aeonium bollei, Aeonium burchardii, Aeonium canariense, Aeonium castellodecorum, Aeonium castello-paivae, Aeonium ciliatum,

References

Ernst Jacobus van Jaarsveld (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van Jaarsv.' in the authors string.
Nicholas Alexander Helme (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Helme' in the authors string.