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Cape Province pygmyweed
Scientific Name: Crassula multicava
Family: Crassulaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Crassula multicava
Also known as Cape Province Pygmyweed, Crassula multicava is a fascinating plant with several common names and interesting characteristics.
Common Names
- Cape Province Pygmyweed
- Pitted Crassula
- Mosquito Flower
- London Pride
- Fairy Crassula
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Crassula multicava Lem.
- Family: Crassulaceae (Stonecrop family)
- Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to South Africa, specifically the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.
- Also found in Mpumalanga, South Africa.
- It has been introduced to locations such as the Azores (Portugal), including Santa Maria Island and Sao Miguel.
Ecological Role
- In some regions, such as Hawaii, Crassula multicava is considered a weed due to its invasive tendencies.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Habit: Forb/Herb or Shrub/Subshrub
- Duration: Perennial
- Plant Type: Evergreen soft-wooded perennial or succulent
- Grown habit: Subshrub, Forb/herb
- Hardiness Zones: 9b-11
Cultivation
- Sunlight: Thrives in hot, overhead sun.
- Soil Moisture: Tolerates dry conditions and extended periods without moisture.
Quirky Facts
- One source refers to "Cape Province Pygmyweed" as a "coined, stupid USDA name", suggesting differing opinions on the appropriateness of this common name.
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS Database: Provides information and references for Crassula multicava.
- Discover Life: Offers a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Crassula multicava.
- CalPhotos: Features images of Crassula multicava.