Taxon

Cylindrophyllum tugwelliae

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Common name: Tugwell's vygie
Family: Aizoaceae (Vygie)
Synonym: Bijlia tugwelliae
Distribution: Western Cape, Seweweeks Poort to Prince Albert.
Habitat: Wedged in cracks in quartzitic sandstone outcrops and cliffs.
IUCN Red list: Not evaluated
National red list: Vulnerable
Life form: Succulent plant
Comments: The flower's allure lies mainly in the surrounding petals arranged in a thin and often uneven whorl. They are long and cream, light pink or whitish, becoming paler as the flower ages. Flowers appear in spring and are open during the afternoon only.
Links: Encyclopedia of Succulents • iSpot • Operation Wildflower • Red List of South African Plants

Locations

  • 1: Arid House 1 • Accession: 1996-58 • Provenance: Horticultural
  • 2: Arid House 1 • Accession: 1999-1165/1 • Provenance: Wild
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