Description
Crassula tetragona ssp acutifolia is a succulent plant native to Southern Africa.
Growth habit of Crassula tetragona ssp acutifolia
It has stems decumbent, rooting at internodes, and sharply acute leaf apices. It can be used very effectively as a groundcover.
Distribution of Crassula tetragona ssp acutifolia
It is widely distributed from the Orange River boundary of Namaqualand to beyond the Kei River in the Eastern Cape.
Etymology of Crassula tetragona ssp acutifolia
“Tetragona” comes from the phyllotaxy of the leaves. This subspecies is very similar to the main species, Crassula tetragona, which is popularly named the “miniature pine tree” among ornamental plant enthusiasts, for its popular use as a “pine tree” in Bonsai.
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