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FamilyCRASSULACEAE
Genus speciesTylecodon tuberosus Toelken 
Habitatdry, sandy grassland
Altitude900-1100m
Descriptionleaves in basal rosette, flat, densely hirsute, 1-3cm, elliptic to obovate, cuneate, obtuse, inflorescence erect thyrsus, corolla tubular, 15-20mm
Size4-35cm
Colorpale green-brown
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesucculent
Cultivationdry, sunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, sandy soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-24°C
cuttings in late summer
Territory Africa
     Southern Africa (Cape Provinces)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
Comments

CRASSULACEAE

Tylecodon tuberosus Toelken, Bothalia 12(3): 381 (1978)

n. Cape Prov.
27 CPP

900-1100m

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