Ruschia duthieae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Table of Contents
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.Bolus) Schwantes
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
in Natl. Cact. Succ. J. 4: 58. 1949.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293946
Common Names
- Ruschia duthieae
- Duthie's Ruschia
- Duthie's Rock Fig
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ruschia duthieae (also called Duthie's 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 duthieae 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 duthieae 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 SamplesWhere to Find Ruschia duthieae
Ruschia duthieae can be found in South Africa.
Ruschia duthieae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ruschia duthieae?
Ruschia duthieae
What is the natural habitat of Ruschia duthieae?
Rocky outcrops in the Northern Cape, South Africa
What is the flower color of Ruschia duthieae?
White to pinkish
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.
Martin Heinrich Gustav Schwantes (1881-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwantes' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001293946: Based on the initial data import