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Tylecodon rubrovenosus

Tylecodon rubrovenosus (Dinter) Toelken
Tylecodon rubrovenosus
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Tylecodon rubrovenosus is a species in the genus Tylecodon, family Crassulaceae, native to the Cape Provinces and Namibia. It was first described in 1978 by Toelken, based on earlier work by Dinter.

Description

Tylecodon rubrovenosus belongs to the Crassulaceae family, commonly known as the stonecrops. This species is distributed across the Cape Provinces and Namibia. The scientific name was formally published in 1978 by Toelken, who based the description on the original work of Dinter. The genus Tylecodon is characterized by its succulent, often stemless growth form and is adapted to arid environments. Tylecodon rubrovenosus is one of the species within this genus that reflects the biodiversity of the region's flora.

Distribution

Cape Provinces · Namibia

Synonyms

Cotyledon rubrovenosa

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