Tylecodon hirtifolius

Tylecodon hirtifolius is a member of the Crassulaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the stonecrops. The species is part of the Tylecodon genus, which is native to southern Africa. It was formally described in 1978 by Toelken, who recognized it as a distinct species based on material originally studied by W.F. Barker. The plant is naturally distributed in the Cape Provinces, a region known for its rich and diverse flora. Tylecodon species are typically succulent and adapted to arid or semi-arid environments, often found in rocky habitats.