Ruschia abbreviata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 493. 1935.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293858
Common Names
- Ruschia abbreviata
- Abbreviated Ruschia
- Abbreviated Ice Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ruschia abbreviata (also called Abbreviate Ruschia, among many other common names) is a succulent plant with a rosette of leaves that are triangular in shape and have a reddish-brown color. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky areas of the Northern Cape province. It is a drought-tolerant plant that thrives in well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Ruschia abbreviata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and rock gardens. It is also used in containers and as a border plant. It is drought tolerant and can be used in areas with poor soils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ruschia abbreviata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ruschia abbreviata is a low-growing, succulent perennial that is native to the western and southern Cape Provinces of South Africa. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants in the late spring or early summer. Allow the cuttings to dry out for a few days before planting them in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. Water the cuttings regularly until they are established. The plant will flower in the summer months.
Where to Find Ruschia abbreviata
Ruschia abbreviata can be found in South Africa.
Ruschia abbreviata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ruschia abbreviata?
Ruschia abbreviata
What is the common name of Ruschia abbreviata?
Abbreviated Ruschia
What is the natural habitat of Ruschia abbreviata?
Rocky outcrops in the Western Cape, South Africa
Species in the Ruschia genus
Ruschia brevibracteata, Ruschia caroli, Ruschia barnardii, Ruschia dielsiana, Ruschia foliosa, Ruschia willdenowii, Ruschia vetovalida, Ruschia heteropetala, Ruschia lerouxiae, Ruschia klipbergensis, Ruschia sessilis, Ruschia scabra, Ruschia parvifolia, Ruschia ruschiana, Ruschia sabulicola, Ruschia recurva, Ruschia albida, Ruschia magnifica, Ruschia rupicola, Ruschia centrocapsula, Ruschia cradockensis, Ruschia divaricata, Ruschia intricata, Ruschia spinosa, Ruschia abbreviata, Ruschia acocksii, Ruschia acuminata, Ruschia acutangula, Ruschia aggregata, Ruschia alata, Ruschia altigena, Ruschia amicorum, Ruschia ampliata, Ruschia approximata, Ruschia aspera, Ruschia atrata, Ruschia axthelmiana, Ruschia beaufortensis, Ruschia bijliae, Ruschia bipapillata, Ruschia bolusiae, Ruschia brakdamensis, Ruschia breekpoortensis, Ruschia brevicyma, Ruschia brevifolia, Ruschia brevipes, Ruschia britteniae, Ruschia burtoniae, Ruschia calcarea, Ruschia calcicola,
Species in the Aizoaceae family
References
Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001293858: Based on the initial data import