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Jade
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Crassula ovata

JadeSucculent

Crassula ovata, commonly known as jade plant, lucky plant, money plant or money tree, is a succulent plant with small pink or white flowers that is native to the KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape provinces of South Africa, and Mozambique; it is common as a houseplant worldwide. Much of its popularity stems from the low levels of care needed; the jade plant requires little water and can survive in most indoor conditions. It is sometimes referred to as the money tree; however, Pachira aquatica also has this nickname.

FamilyCrassulaceae
GenusCrassula
NativeAfrica
LifespanPerennial

Taxonomy

The scientific classification of Crassula ovata.

Classification

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderSaxifragales
FamilyCrassulaceae
GenusCrassula
SpeciesC. ovata
Binomial NameCrassula ovata
AuthorLinnaeus
Common NameJade
Life FormSucculent
Growth HabitSucculent

Taxonomic Hierarchy

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderSaxifragales
FamilyCrassulaceae
GenusCrassula

Taxonomic Notes

  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis belongs to the family Malvaceae.
  • The genus Hibiscus includes over 200 species of shrubs, trees, and herbs.
  • This species is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.