Status:
valid
Authors:
van Jaarsv. & S.A.Hammer
Source:
ksu
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 81: 239 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744946
Common Names
- Tylecodon bruynsii
- Bruyns' Tylecodon
- Bruyns' Tylecodon
Description
Tylecodon bruynsii (also called Bruyns' Tylecodon, among many other common names) is a small succulent native to South Africa. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Tylecodon bruynsii is used as an ornamental plant and for timber. It has medicinal uses, such as for treating fever, and is also used to make rope.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tylecodon bruynsii is a yellow or white tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tylecodon bruynsii is a succulent that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation by cuttings is the easiest and most reliable method. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a moist medium. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Tylecodon bruynsii
Tylecodon bruynsii is native to South Africa and can be found in the Northern Cape and Western Cape provinces.
Tylecodon bruynsii FAQ
What is the common name of Tylecodon bruynsii?
Bruyns' tylecodon
What is the optimal temperature for Tylecodon bruynsii?
65-75 degrees Fahrenheit
What is the optimal soil pH for Tylecodon bruynsii?
6.1 - 7.8
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,