Ruschia atrata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 1: 144. 1928.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293875
Common Names
- Ruschia atrata
- Black Ruschia
- Black Ice Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ruschia atrata (also called Black 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 Western Cape province. It is a drought-tolerant plant that thrives in well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Ruschia atrata 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 atrata has yellow flowers with white centers and small seeds. The seedlings are small and have a pale green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ruschia atrata 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 atrata
Ruschia atrata can be found in the Western Cape province of South Africa.
Ruschia atrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ruschia atrata?
Ruschia atrata
What is the common name of Ruschia atrata?
Black Ruschia
What is the natural habitat of Ruschia atrata?
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-0001293875: Based on the initial data import