Adromischus (Lemaire 1852) Small plants in the form of miniature shrubs. Highly reduced stems, very fleshy leaves with a tendency to be rounded and inflated. Highly resistant to water scarcity and direct sunlight. Very sensitive to waterlogging and fungi. They prefer highly mineral soils with little organic matter. More Information Etymology: Adromischus: Derived from the Greek words adros = "thick" and mischos = "stem".Place of Origin: They are endemic to southern Africa
Aeonium (Webb & Berthel. 1840) Succulent plants with rosette shapes on cylindrical stems. Evergreen fleshy leaves. Despite being endemic to the Canary Islands, due to its ease of cultivation, it is widely used as a domestic ornamental plant. More Information Etymology: Derived from the Greek "aionion," meaning ever-living.Place of Origin: Most of them are from the Canary Islands. A few live in Madeira, and in northern and eastern Africa.
Crassula ((L.) Schönl. 1753) It comprises about 200–300 species of shrubby or creeping plants. They feature opposite, fleshy, and generally glabrous leaves. The flowers are small, with five petals, clustered in bouquet-like inflorescences at the stem tips. They are commonly used in gardening. Their main water storage is in the leaves. More Information Etymology: From the Latin "crassus," meaning thick, in reference to the leaves of many species in this genus.Place of Origin: Primarily from southern Africa, although they can be found in many arid regions around the world.
Kalanchoe (Adans 1763) Plants of highly diverse sizes, ranging from small herbaceous specimens to large ones reaching about 6-7 meters. They are perennial plants, although some species exhibit partial leaf loss (not complete) in winter. They feature very distinctive flowering stems in the form of umbels. Blooming occurs between late autumn and early spring. More Information Place of Origin: Africa, especially tropical regions.