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Tylecodon occultans (Toelken) Toelken  
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FamilyCRASSULACEAE
Genus speciesTylecodon occultans (Toelken) Toelken 
BibliographyBothalia 12: 380 (1978)
Native Rangesw. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocks and scree
Altitude250-450m
Descriptionbranchlets subterranean, leaves 1-2, orbiculate, flat, 1-3cm wide, peltate, glandular-hirsute, flowers solitary, tubular, erect, 12-15mm
Size3-7cm
Colorpale yellow, yellow-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 occultans Toelken
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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