Crassula sieberiana

Common Name:

Sieber Crassula

Family:

Crassulaceae

Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):

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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):

Rock ledges and crevices ¹

Flower Description:

Cream tinged with red ¹

Habit:

Annual or perennial herb with branches to 20 cm long ¹

Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):

In this species, flowers are found in inflorescences. Flowers of C. helmsii are borne singularly. Crassula decumbens is more branched with leaves that are shorter (to 9 mm in C. decumbens and to 11 mm in C. sieberiana) ²

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Links to description of this species:

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Conservation status:

Not threatened

References:

¹ Walsh, N. G. and Entwisle, T. J. “Flora of Victoria”, volumes 2 (1994), 3 (1996) and 4 (1999). Inkata Press, Port Melbourne, Victoria
² Meagher, D. and Kohout, M. (2001). “A field guide to Wilsons Promontory”. Oxford University Press, South Melbourne, Vic.