Tylecodon bodleyae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bodleyae
ID:
409576
Status:
valid
Authors:
van Jaarsv.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 64: 57 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408908
Common Names
- Bodleyae Tylecodon
- Tylecodon Bodleyae
- Bodleyae Conebush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tylecodon bodleyae (also called Bodley's Quiver Tree, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub or small tree native to the Northern Cape Province of South Africa. It has an upright, columnar growth habit and is covered in thick, grey-green bark. Its leaves are small, fleshy, and grey-green in color. It prefers dry, rocky habitats and is drought tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Tylecodon bodleyae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization. The fruits of this plant are used for making herbal medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tylecodon bodleyae has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tylecodon bodleyae can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Tylecodon bodleyae
Tylecodon bodleyae can be found in South Africa.
Tylecodon bodleyae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tylecodon bodleyae?
Tylecodon bodleyae
What are the common names of Tylecodon bodleyae?
Bodley's tylecodon, Bodley's succulent
What is the distribution of Tylecodon bodleyae?
Tylecodon bodleyae is native to South 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,
References
Ernst Jacobus van Jaarsveld (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van Jaarsv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:961055-1: Based on the initial data import