Tylecodon peculiaris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peculiaris
ID:
409572
Status:
valid
Authors:
van Jaarsv.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Aloë 35: 10 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408904
Common Names
- Peculiaris Tylecodon
- Tylecodon Peculiaris
- Peculiaris Conebush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tylecodon peculiaris (also called Peculiar 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 peculiaris 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
The flower of Tylecodon peculiaris 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tylecodon peculiaris is a slow-growing, succulent shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is best propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept in a warm, bright location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and allowed to dry before planting in a well-draining medium.
Where to Find Tylecodon peculiaris
Tylecodon peculiaris can be found in South Africa.
Tylecodon peculiaris FAQ
What is the common name of Tylecodon peculiaris?
Peculiar tylecodon
What is the scientific name of Peculiar tylecodon?
Tylecodon peculiaris
What is the native range of Tylecodon peculiaris?
India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
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:1002271-1: Based on the initial data import