Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
ruschii
ID:
1104284

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dinter

Source:
tro

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 30: 192 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001103622


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Description

Hoodia ruschii (also called 'Rusch's Hoodia', among many other common names) is a perennial succulent that is native to South Africa. It has thick, fleshy stems and small, white flowers with purple centres. It grows in dry, rocky areas and in scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Hoodia ruschii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hoodia ruschii are white to pale yellow, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoodia ruschii is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Hoodia ruschii

Hoodia ruschii is found in Namibia and South Africa.

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-2606568: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Dinter (1868-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dinter' in the authors string.