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Tylecodon tenuis (Toelken) Bruyns  
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FamilyCRASSULACEAE
Genus speciesTylecodon tenuis (Toelken) Bruyns 
BibliographyS. African J. Bot. 58: 54 (1992)
Native Rangesw. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatsandy grassland
Altitude100-300m
Descriptionleaves 1-2cm, subterete, narrowly elliptic, densely hirsute, cuneate, obtuse, inflorescence procumbent thyrsus, corolla tubular, 8mm, glandular
Size5-20cm
Colorgreenish
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesucculent perennial
Cultivationsunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, sandy soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-24°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsCotyledon pygmaea var. tenuis Toelken
Tylecodon pygmaeus var. tenuis (Toelken) Toelken
Tylecodon scandens van Jaarsv.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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