Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aspera
ID:
1294536

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Bolus

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 3: 161. 1939.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293874

Common Names

  • Ruschia aspera
  • Rough Ruschia
  • Rough Ice Plant

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Description

Ruschia aspera (also called Rough 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 aspera is a succulent plant that is often used as a ground cover in rock gardens and as a border plant. It is also used in the landscape to provide texture and contrast to other plants.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ruschia aspera has yellow flowers with white centers and small seeds. The seedlings are small and have a pale green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruschia aspera can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings from the parent plant and place them in a pot filled with a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Ruschia aspera

Ruschia aspera can be found in the Western Cape province of South Africa.

Ruschia aspera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruschia aspera?

Ruschia aspera

What is the common name of Ruschia aspera?

Rough Ruschia

What is the natural habitat of Ruschia aspera?

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