Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
leucothrix
ID:
409564

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.A.Sm.) Toelken

Source:
ksu

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 12: 379 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408896



Common Names

  • Leucothrix Tylecodon
  • Tylecodon Leucothrix
  • Leucothrix Conebush


Searching for Tylecodon leucothrix? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Adromischus leucothrix C.A.Sm. [unknown]
  • Cotyledon leucothrix (C.A.Sm.) Fourc. [unknown]

Description

Tylecodon leucothrix (also called White-haired 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 leucothrix 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 leucothrix is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, thin stem.

Searching for Tylecodon leucothrix? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Tylecodon leucothrix 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.

Where to Find Tylecodon leucothrix

Tylecodon leucothrix can be found in South Africa.

Tylecodon leucothrix FAQ

What is the common name of Tylecodon leucothrix?

White-haired tylecodon

What is the scientific name of White-haired tylecodon?

Tylecodon leucothrix

What is the native range of Tylecodon leucothrix?

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

Christo Albertyn Smith (1898-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Sm.' 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:276914-1: Based on the initial data import