Ruschia divaricata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 202. 1930.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001238689
Common Names
- Ruschia divaricata
- Divaricate Ruschia
- Divaricata Ruschia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ruschia divaricata (also called Divaricate Ruschia, among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It has a woody stem and its leaves are generally linear and lanceolate in shape. It is found in rocky areas and dry grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Ruschia divaricata is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments including fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ruschia divaricata are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have short, thick stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ruschia divaricata is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or by cuttings.
Where to Find Ruschia divaricata
Ruschia divaricata is found in South Africa.
Ruschia divaricata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ruschia divaricata?
Ruschia divaricata
What is the family of Ruschia divaricata?
Aizoaceae
What is the common name of Ruschia divaricata?
Divaricate Ruschia
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-0001238689: Based on the initial data import