Ruschia deminuta - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
in J. S. African Bot. 27: 260. 1961.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293934
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Ruschia deminuta (also called Diminutive Ruschia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial succulent with grey-green, cylindrical leaves. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky, mountainous regions. It is a popular garden plant and can be grown in containers or in rock gardens.
Uses & Benefits
Ruschia deminuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ruschia deminuta is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ruschia deminuta is a small, succulent shrub that grows up to 1 foot (30 cm) tall. It has small, gray-green leaves that are arranged in a rosette pattern. The flowers are white and have five petals. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate some frost. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Ruschia deminuta
Ruschia deminuta can be found in Namibia and South Africa.
Ruschia deminuta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ruschia deminuta?
Ruschia deminuta
What is the natural habitat of Ruschia deminuta?
It is native to South Africa.
What is the growth habit of Ruschia deminuta?
It is an evergreen succulent shrub with a low-growing, spreading 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-0001293934: Based on the initial data import