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Tylecodon fragilis (R.A.Dyer) Toelken  
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FamilyCRASSULACEAE
Genus speciesTylecodon fragilis (R.A.Dyer) Toelken 
BibliographyBothalia 12: 379 (1978)
Native Rangesw. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocks
Altitude5-20m
Descriptionbranchlets smooth, leaves terete, 2-3cm, obtuse to acute, mucronate, inflorescence thyrsus, flowers erect, corolla tubular, 10-12mm, petals spreading
Size2-20cm
Coloryellow-green
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesucculent subshrub
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-24°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsCotyledon fragilis R.A.Dyer
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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