Status:
valid
Authors:
Bruyns
Source:
ksu
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 55: 333 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408883
Common Names
- Albiflorus Tylecodon
- White-Flowered Quiver Tree
- Quiver Tree
Description
Tylecodon albiflorus (also called White-flowered succulent, among many other common names) is an evergreen succulent shrub with a rounded shape and grey-green leaves. It is native to South Africa, and is found in arid savannas and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Tylecodon albiflorus is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tylecodon albiflorus is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tylecodon albiflorus is a slow-growing succulent shrub that can be propagated from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Water sparingly and allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. The plant can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Tylecodon albiflorus
Tylecodon albiflorus is found in South Africa.
Tylecodon albiflorus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tylecodon albiflorus?
Tylecodon albiflorus
What is the common name of Tylecodon albiflorus?
White-flowered Tylecodon
What is the natural habitat of Tylecodon albiflorus?
Tylecodon albiflorus is native to tropical Africa
Species in the Tylecodon genus
Tylecodon bayeri,
Tylecodon albiflorus,
Tylecodon atropurpureus,
Tylecodon pygmaeus,
Tylecodon bleckiae,
Tylecodon paniculatus,
Tylecodon kritzingeri,
Tylecodon leucothrix,
Tylecodon longipes,
Tylecodon nigricaulis,
Tylecodon aurusbergensis,
Tylecodon occultans,
Tylecodon hallii,
Tylecodon pearsonii,
Tylecodon peculiaris,
Tylecodon nolteei,
Tylecodon decipiens,
Tylecodon bodleyae,
Tylecodon buchholzianus,
Tylecodon cordiformis,
Tylecodon hirtifolius,
Tylecodon ellaphieae,
Tylecodon faucium,
Tylecodon fergusoniae,
Tylecodon fragilis,
Tylecodon grandiflorus,
Tylecodon pusillus,
Tylecodon ventricosus,
Tylecodon viridiflorus,
Tylecodon wallichii,
Tylecodon torulosus,
Tylecodon stenocaulis,
Tylecodon racemosus,
Tylecodon reticulatus,
Tylecodon rubrovenosus,
Tylecodon schaeferianus,
Tylecodon tuberosus,
Tylecodon tribblei,
Tylecodon striatus,
Tylecodon suffultus,
Tylecodon sulphureus,
Tylecodon tenuis,
Tylecodon similis,
Tylecodon petrophilus,
Tylecodon bruynsii,
Tylecodon opelii,
Tylecodon cacalioides,
Tylecodon singularis,
Tylecodon florentii,
Tylecodon celatus,
Species in the Crassulaceae family
Adromischus alstonii,
Adromischus bicolor,
Adromischus caryophyllaceus,
Adromischus cooperi,
Adromischus cristatus,
Adromischus diabolicus,
Adromischus fallax,
Adromischus filicaulis,
Adromischus hemisphericus,
Adromischus humilis,
Adromischus inamoenus,
Adromischus leucophyllus,
Adromischus liebenbergii,
Adromischus maculatus,
Adromischus mammillaris,
Adromischus marianae,
Adromischus maximus,
Adromischus montium-klinghardtii,
Adromischus nanus,
Adromischus phillipsiae,
Adromischus roaneanus,
Adromischus schuldtianus,
Adromischus sphenophyllus,
Adromischus subdistichus,
Adromischus subviridis,
Adromischus triflorus,
Adromischus trigynus,
Adromischus umbraticola,
Adromischus coleorum,
Adromischus cooperi,
Adromischus montium-klinghardtii,
Adromischus triflorus,
Aeonium loartei,
Aeonium uhlii,
Aeonium aguajilvense,
Aeonium aizoon,
Aeonium anagense,
Aeonium anagensis,
Aeonium appendiculatum,
Aeonium arboreum,
Aeonium aureum,
Aeonium balsamiferum,
Aeonium barbatum,
Aeonium beltranii,
Aeonium bollei,
Aeonium burchardii,
Aeonium canariense,
Aeonium castellodecorum,
Aeonium castello-paivae,
Aeonium ciliatum,