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Tylecodon bleckiae G.Will.  
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FamilyCRASSULACEAE
Genus speciesTylecodon bleckiae G.Will. 
BibliographyCact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 70: 127 (1998)
Native Rangenw. Cape Prov. to Namibia
Primary BiomeDesert or Dry Shrubland
Habitatdry, sandy grassland
Altitude600-900m
Descriptionleaves 3-7 in terminal rosettes, 6-8mm, elliptic, dully green, glandular-hirsute, inflorescence on erect peduncle, corolla cylindrical, 12mm, petals ovate
Size5-8cm
Colorpale red
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesucculent subshrub
Cultivationdry, sunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, dry, sandy soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-24°C
cuttings after flowering
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces, NAM Namibia)
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