Crassula tetragona
Pygmyweed
Also known as: Crassula acutifolia Eckl. & Zeyh. +3 more
- Crassula acutifolia Eckl. & Zeyh.
- Crassula biplanata Eckl. & Zeyh.
- Crassula tetragona Harv.
- Crassula tetragona Thunb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Crassulaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Crassula tetragona (commonly known as Pygmyweed) is a succulent shrub belonging to the Crassulaceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. The genus Crassula is notably large, comprising more than 200 species. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Succulent
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
California, Madeira, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, South Australia, Spain, Tasmania
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms