Ruschia calcarea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 495. 1935.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293896
Common Names
- Ruschia calcarea
- Chalky Ruschia
- Chalky Ice Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ruschia calcarea (also called Calcareous Ruschia, among many other common names) is a small, succulent, perennial plant with a woody stem and small, white, star-shaped flowers. It is native to South Africa and typically grows in rocky, dry areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ruschia calcarea is a succulent plant that is often used as a ground cover in rock gardens and as a border plant. It is also used in the landscape to provide texture and contrast to other plants.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ruschia calcarea has yellow flowers with white centers and small seeds. The seedlings are small and have a pale green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ruschia calcarea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings from the parent plant and place them in a pot filled with a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Ruschia calcarea
Ruschia calcarea can be found in the Northern Cape province of South Africa.
Ruschia calcarea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ruschia calcarea?
Ruschia calcarea
What is the natural habitat of Ruschia calcarea?
It is native to South Africa.
What is the growth habit of Ruschia calcarea?
It is an evergreen succulent shrub with a sprawling habit.
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
Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001293896: Based on the initial data import