Status:
valid
Authors:
(N.E.Br.) M.G.Gilbert
Source:
tro
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Bradleya 8: 29 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001254454
Common Names
- Rhytidocaulon Tortum
- Tortum Rhytidocaulon
- Tortum Rhytidocaulon
Description
Rhytidocaulon tortum (also called Twisted Rhytidocaulon, among many other common names) is a species of succulent plant in the family Aizoaceae. It is a small, succulent plant with thick, fleshy leaves and yellow flowers. Native to South Africa, it grows in rocky, sandy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Rhytidocaulon tortum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhytidocaulon tortum has white flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are green and have a diameter of 0.5 cm.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhytidocaulon tortum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Rhytidocaulon tortum
Rhytidocaulon tortum is native to Mexico.
Rhytidocaulon tortum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhytidocaulon tortum?
Rhytidocaulon tortum
What is the common name of Rhytidocaulon tortum?
Tortum Rhytidocaulon
What is the habitat of Rhytidocaulon tortum?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Rhytidocaulon genus
Rhytidocaulon specksii,
Rhytidocaulon sheilae,
Rhytidocaulon splendidum,
Rhytidocaulon baricum,
Rhytidocaulon ciliatum,
Rhytidocaulon fulleri,
Rhytidocaulon macrolobum,
Rhytidocaulon mccoyi,
Rhytidocaulon arachnoideum,
Rhytidocaulon pseudosubscandens,
Rhytidocaulon paradoxum,
Rhytidocaulon subscandens,
Rhytidocaulon piliferum,
Rhytidocaulon richardianum,
Rhytidocaulon tortum,
Rhytidocaulon elegantissimum,
Rhytidocaulon molamatarense,
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata,
Acokanthera oblongifolia,
Acokanthera oppositifolia,
Acokanthera rotundata,
Acokanthera schimperi,
Adenium boehmianum,
Adenium multiflorum,
Adenium obesum,
Adenium oleifolium,
Adenium swazicum,
Adenium dhofarense,
Aganosma breviloba,
Aganosma cymosa,
Aganosma gracilis,
Aganosma lacei,
Aganosma petelotii,
Aganosma schlechteriana,
Aganosma siamensis,
Aganosma wallichii,
Aganosma heynei,
Alafia alba,
Alafia barteri,
Alafia benthamii,
Alafia berrieri,
Alafia calophylla,
Alafia caudata,
Alafia erythrophthalma,
Alafia falcata,
Alafia fuscata,
Alafia insularis,
Alafia intermedia,
Alafia landolphioides,
Alafia lucida,
Alafia microstylis,
Alafia multiflora,
Alafia nigrescens,
Alafia orientalis,
Alafia parciflora,
Alafia pauciflora,
Alafia perrieri,
Alafia schumannii,
Alafia thouarsii,
Alafia vallium,
Alafia verschuereni,
Alafia whytei,
Alafia zambesiaca,
Allamanda calcicola,
Allamanda angustifolia,
Allamanda blanchetii,
Allamanda cathartica,