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Tylecodon opelii van Jaarsv. & S.A.Hammer  
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FamilyCRASSULACEAE
Genus speciesTylecodon opelii van Jaarsv. & S.A.Hammer 
BibliographyCact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 83: 140 (2011)
Native Rangew. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeDesert or Dry Shrubland
Habitatdry rocks and scree
Altitude150-200m
Descriptionleaves 1-3, orbiculate or reniform, 8-15mm, cuneate, obscurely petiolate, glabrous, inflorescence ramose thyrsus, corolla ascendent, 12-15mm
Size3-5cm
Colorgreen-white, rose
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 after flowering
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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