Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
wallichii
ID:
409649

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Harv.) Toelken

Source:
ksu

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 12: 382 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408981

Common Names

  • Tylecodon wallichii
  • Wallich's Bladder-nut
  • Wallich's Bladder-nut Succulent

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Synonyms

  • Cotyledon wallichii Harv. [unknown]
  • Tylecodon papillaris wallichii (Harv.) G.D.Rowley [unknown]

Description

Tylecodon wallichii (also called Wallich's 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 wallichii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tylecodon wallichii sub. ecklonianus (Harv.) Toelken
Tylecodon wallichii sub. wallichii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tylecodon wallichii has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tylecodon wallichii 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 wallichii

Tylecodon wallichii is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and Northern Cape provinces.

Tylecodon wallichii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tylecodon wallichii?

Tylecodon wallichii

What are the common names of Tylecodon wallichii?

Wallich's Conebush

What is the growth habit of Tylecodon wallichii?

It is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown

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

William Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' in the authors string.
Hellmut R. Toelken (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Toelken' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:276933-1: Based on the initial data import