Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acocksii
ID:
1294521

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Bolus

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 3: 277. 1954.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293859

Common Names

  • Ruschia acocksii
  • Acock's Ruschia
  • Acock's Ice Plant

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Description

Ruschia acocksii (also called Acocks' 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 Eastern Cape province. It is a drought-tolerant plant that thrives in well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Ruschia acocksii 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 acocksii is a small, white to pink star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruschia acocksii 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 acocksii

Ruschia acocksii can be found in South Africa.

Ruschia acocksii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruschia acocksii?

Ruschia acocksii

What is the common name of Ruschia acocksii?

Acock's Ruschia

What is the natural habitat of Ruschia acocksii?

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