Schwantesia ruedebuschii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ruedebuschii
ID:
1294902
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dinter
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
in Möller's Deutsche Gärtn.-Zeitung 42: . 1927.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294240
Common Names
- Schwantesia Ruedebuschii
- Ruedebuschii Schwantesia
- Ruedebuschii's Schwantesia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schwantesia ruedebuschii (also called Ruedebusch's Schwantesia, among many other common names) is a small, succulent shrub native to the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. It has a sprawling, bushy habit and produces small, white flowers with yellow centers. The leaves are light green and covered in white spots. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is drought tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Schwantesia ruedebuschii is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schwantesia ruedebuschii has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Schwantesia ruedebuschii: This plant is best grown in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sheltered spot. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a warm, sheltered spot.
Where to Find Schwantesia ruedebuschii
Schwantesia ruedebuschii can be found in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa.
Schwantesia ruedebuschii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schwantesia ruedebuschii?
Schwantesia ruedebuschii
What is the family of Schwantesia ruedebuschii?
Aizoaceae
What is the common name of Schwantesia ruedebuschii?
Ruedebusch's Ice Plant
Species in the Schwantesia genus
Species in the Aizoaceae family
References
Kurt Dinter (1868-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dinter' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001294240: Based on the initial data import