Tylecodon florentii, a new cliff dwelling species from the Kookrivier cliffs, Richtersveld (Northern Cape Province), South Africa

A new species of Tylecodon, Tylecodon florentii, has been identified as an obligate cliff-dwelling plant endemic to the upper south-facing reddish sandstone cliffs of Kookrivier in South Africa's Richtersveld. This discovery highlights the unique biodiversity of the region, particularly within the northern Namaqualand area known for its winter rainfall and tuberous-rooted Tylecodon species with extended phyllopodia. The study contributes to the understanding of specialized plant adaptations in extreme environments, emphasizing the importance of preserving such distinct ecosystems within UNESCO World Heritage Sites like the Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape.

Jaarsveld, E. J. v. (2016). Tylecodon florentii, a new cliff dwelling species from the Kookrivier cliffs, Richtersveld (Northern Cape Province), South Africa. Bradleya, 34(34), 237–240. https://doi.org/10.25223/brad.n34.2016.a12