Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
tortum
ID:
1255116

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.E.Br.) M.G.Gilbert

Source:
tro

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Bradleya 8: 29 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001254454



Common Names

  • Rhytidocaulon Tortum
  • Tortum Rhytidocaulon
  • Tortum Rhytidocaulon


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Description

Rhytidocaulon tortum (also called Twisted Rhytidocaulon, among many other common names) is a species of succulent plant in the family Aizoaceae. It is a small, succulent plant with thick, fleshy leaves and yellow flowers. Native to South Africa, it grows in rocky, sandy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Rhytidocaulon tortum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhytidocaulon tortum has white flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are green and have a diameter of 0.5 cm.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhytidocaulon tortum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Rhytidocaulon tortum

Rhytidocaulon tortum is native to Mexico.

Rhytidocaulon tortum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhytidocaulon tortum?

Rhytidocaulon tortum

What is the common name of Rhytidocaulon tortum?

Tortum Rhytidocaulon

What is the habitat of Rhytidocaulon tortum?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50175139: Based on the initial data import
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
Michael George Gilbert (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.G.Gilbert' in the authors string.