Ruschia spinosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Dehn
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
in Mitt. Inst. Allg. Bot. Hamburg 24: 191. 1992.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001238691
Common Names
- Ruschia spinosa
- Spiny Ruschia
- Spinosa Ruschia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ruschia spinosa (also called Spiny 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 spinosa 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 spinosa 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 spinosa 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 spinosa
Ruschia spinosa is found in South Africa.
Ruschia spinosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ruschia spinosa?
Ruschia spinosa
What is the family of Ruschia spinosa?
Aizoaceae
What is the common name of Ruschia spinosa?
Spiny 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
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Michael Dehn: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dehn' in the authors string.
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