Family | CRASSULACEAE |
Genus species | Tylecodon leucothrix (C.A.Sm.) Toelken |
Synonyms | Adromischus leucothrix C.A.Sm. |
Habitat | dry, stony grassland |
Altitude | 400-700m |
Description | leaves 3-8cm, crowded on apex of branchlets, linear-lanceolate, sometimes subterete, glandular-hirsute, inflorescence adscendent thyrsus, corolla tubular, 6-10mm |
Size | 10-30cm |
Color | white, rose |
Bloom | late spring, summer |
Ca | |
Type | succulent |
Cultivation | sunny site with a deep, drained soil alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun |
Propagation | seed in spring, uncovered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-24°C cuttings in late summer |
Territory |
Africa
Southern Africa (Cape Provinces) |
Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
Comments | CRASSULACEAE
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