Description
Tylecodon kritzingeri (also called Kritzinger's Conebush, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the family Crassulaceae. It is native to South Africa. It grows in rocky outcrops and dry riverbeds.
Uses & Benefits
Tylecodon kritzingeri 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 kritzingeri is a small, yellow flower with a green 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 kritzingeri is a small, succulent shrub that grows in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. Stem cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil and kept in a warm, sunny location.