Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ruschii
ID:
475947

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fraga & L.Kollmann

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Novon 13: 49 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475279

Common Names

  • Myoxanthus ruschii
  • Rusch's Myoxanthus
  • Rusch's Myoxanthus Plant

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Description

Myoxanthus ruschii (also called Rusch's Myoxanthus, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to the western United States. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and short, slender stems that bear tubular, two-lipped, white or pink flowers. It is found in dry, rocky, open areas, such as hillsides, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Myoxanthus ruschii has no known non-medical uses or benefits.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Myoxanthus ruschii has small, white flowers with yellow markings. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are pale green and have a single, fleshy leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myoxanthus ruschii is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. When grown from seed, it should be sown in spring and will flower in the second year. Cuttings should be taken in late summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant can be propagated by division in spring.

Where to Find Myoxanthus ruschii

Myoxanthus ruschii can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in Italy, Spain, and Portugal.

Myoxanthus ruschii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myoxanthus ruschii?

Myoxanthus ruschii

What is the common name of Myoxanthus ruschii?

Rusch's Myoxanthus

What is the family of Myoxanthus ruschii?

Myostomataceae

Species in the Myoxanthus genus

Myoxanthus affinis, Myoxanthus antennifer, Myoxanthus ceratothallis, Myoxanthus chloe, Myoxanthus cimex, Myoxanthus colothrix, Myoxanthus dasyllis, Myoxanthus ephelis, Myoxanthus epibator, Myoxanthus eumeces, Myoxanthus exasperatus, Myoxanthus fimbriatus, Myoxanthus frutex, Myoxanthus georgei, Myoxanthus gorgon, Myoxanthus gyas, Myoxanthus hirsuticaulis, Myoxanthus hirtipes, Myoxanthus hystrix, Myoxanthus lonchophyllus, Myoxanthus mejiae, Myoxanthus melittanthus, Myoxanthus merae, Myoxanthus monophyllus, Myoxanthus montanus, Myoxanthus neillii, Myoxanthus octomerioides, Myoxanthus parvilabius, Myoxanthus priapus, Myoxanthus pulvinatus, Myoxanthus punctatus, Myoxanthus reymondii, Myoxanthus sarcodactylae, Myoxanthus scandens, Myoxanthus seidelii, Myoxanthus serripetalus, Myoxanthus simplicicaulis, Myoxanthus speciosus, Myoxanthus trachychlamys, Myoxanthus uxorius, Myoxanthus xiphion, Myoxanthus ruschii, Myoxanthus werneri, Myoxanthus aciculifolius, Myoxanthus congestus, Myoxanthus ovatipetalus, Myoxanthus sotoanus, Myoxanthus ortizianus, Myoxanthus cereus,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-255053: Based on the initial data import
Claudio Nicoletti de Fraga: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fraga' in the authors string.
Ludovic Jean Charles Kollmann (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Kollmann' in the authors string.