Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 412. 1933.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293882
Common Names
- Ruschia bipapillata
- Bipapillate Ruschia
- Bipapillate Ice Plant
Description
Ruschia bipapillata (also called Two-papillate Ruschia, among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It is a small, densely branched shrub with fleshy, grey-green leaves. It grows in rocky outcrops in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa.
Uses & Benefits
Ruschia bipapillata 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 bipapillata has yellow flowers with white centers and small seeds. The seedlings are small and have a pale green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ruschia bipapillata 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 bipapillata
Ruschia bipapillata can be found in the Northern Cape province of South Africa.
Ruschia bipapillata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ruschia bipapillata?
Ruschia bipapillata
What is the common name of Ruschia bipapillata?
Two-papillate Ruschia
What is the natural habitat of Ruschia bipapillata?
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