Ruschia caroli - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.Bolus) Schwantes
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
in Z. Sukkulentenk. 3: 20. 1927.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401176
Common Names
- Ruschia caroli
- Carol's Ruschia
- Carol's Stonecrop
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- Mesembryanthemum caroli L.Bolus [unknown]
Description
Ruschia caroli (also called 'Carol's Ruschia', among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with oval-shaped leaves. It is native to Mexico and is commonly found in dry, rocky habitats. It produces purple flowers in the summer.
Uses & Benefits
Ruschia caroli is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ruschia caroli has small, white flowers with yellow throats and long, thin seed capsules. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ruschia caroli is a tropical perennial that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagate by stem cuttings in spring or summer. Take cuttings from the tips of the stems and place them in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Ruschia caroli
Ruschia caroli is native to South Africa and can be found in rocky areas.
Ruschia caroli FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ruschia caroli?
Ruschia caroli
What is the common name of Ruschia caroli?
Carol's Ruschia
What type of plant is Ruschia caroli?
Succulent
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.
Martin Heinrich Gustav Schwantes (1881-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwantes' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000401176: Based on the initial data import