Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hutchison) Toelken
Source:
ksu
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 12: 380 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408996
Common Names
- Tylecodon striatus
- Striped Conebush
- Striped Bottle Tree
Synonyms
- Cotyledon striata Hutchison [unknown]
Description
Tylecodon striatus (also called Striped balloon plant, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub that is native to South Africa. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is drought-tolerant. Its leaves are small and oval-shaped, and its flowers are yellow and bell-shaped.
Uses & Benefits
Tylecodon striatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tylecodon striatus is a star-shaped yellow flower with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tylecodon striatus 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 striatus
Tylecodon striatus is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and Northern Cape provinces.
Tylecodon striatus FAQ
What is the common name of Tylecodon striatus?
Striated Bush
What is the natural habitat of Tylecodon striatus?
Dry rocky slopes and outcrops in the southwestern Cape, South Africa
How often should Tylecodon striatus be watered?
Once a week during the summer months and once every two weeks during the winter months
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,