Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
burtoniae
ID:
1294557

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Bolus

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 279. 1931.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293895

Common Names

  • Ruschia burtoniae
  • Burton's Ruschia
  • Burton's Ice Plant

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Description

Ruschia burtoniae (also called Burton's Ruschia, among many other common names) is a small, succulent, perennial plant with a woody stem and small, white, star-shaped flowers. It is native to South Africa and typically grows in rocky, dry areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ruschia burtoniae 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 burtoniae 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 burtoniae 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 burtoniae

Ruschia burtoniae can be found in the Northern Cape province of South Africa.

Ruschia burtoniae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruschia burtoniae?

Ruschia burtoniae

What is the common name of Ruschia burtoniae?

Burton's Ruschia

What is the natural habitat of Ruschia burtoniae?

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