Ruschia rupicola - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Engl.) Schwantes
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
in Z. Sukkulentenk. 2: . 1926.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001038772
Common Names
- Ruschia
- Rupicola
- Ruschia rupicola
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ruschia rupicola (also called 'Rock-Dwelling Ruschia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Aizoaceae family. It is an herbaceous annual that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to temperate regions of South Africa. It is found in rocky outcrops, as well as in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and plantations.
Uses & Benefits
Ruschia rupicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. Its leaves can be used to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ruschia rupicola has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ruschia rupicola is an evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagate by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Ruschia rupicola
Ruschia rupicola can be found in 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
References
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' 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-0001038772: Based on the initial data import