Ruschia magnifica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Klak
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
in Bradleya 26: 27. 2008.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744608
Common Names
- Magnifica Ruschia
- Ruschia Magnifica
- Ruschia of Magnific
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ruschia magnifica (also called Magnificent Ruschia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Aizoaceae. It is native to South Africa. It typically grows in grassland and savanna.
Uses & Benefits
Ruschia magnifica is used in traditional medicine for treating digestive problems, as a diuretic, and for treating skin diseases. It is also used as a food flavoring and garnish.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ruschia magnifica is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ruschia magnifica is a succulent plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers dry, well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11.
Where to Find Ruschia magnifica
Ruschia magnifica can be found in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa.
Ruschia magnifica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ruschia magnifica?
Ruschia magnifica
What is the common name of Ruschia magnifica?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Ruschia magnifica?
Tropical rainforest
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
Cornelia Klak (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klak' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000744608: Based on the initial data import