Ruschia albida - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Klak
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
in Bradleya 26: 25. 2008.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744607
Common Names
- Albida Ruschia
- Ruschia Albida
- Ruschia of Albid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Ruschia dichroa alba L.Bolus [unknown]
Description
Ruschia albida (also called White Ruschia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Aizoaceae. It is native to South Africa. It typically grows in grassland and savanna.
Uses & Benefits
Ruschia albida is used in traditional medicine for treating digestive problems, as a diuretic, and for treating skin diseases. It is also used as a food flavoring and garnish.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ruschia albida is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ruschia albida is a succulent plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers dry, well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11.
Where to Find Ruschia albida
Ruschia albida can be found in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa.
Ruschia albida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ruschia albida?
Ruschia albida
What is the common name of Ruschia albida?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Ruschia albida?
Tropical rainforest
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
Cornelia Klak (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klak' in the authors string.
Caryophyllales.org record for Ruschia albida Klak: Placement is base on the the 22 Nov 2022 import.