Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 105. 1929.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293950
Common Names
- Ruschia Elineata
- Lined Stoneplant
- Fairy Crassula
Description
Ruschia elineata (also called Elongated 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 elineata 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 elineata 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.
Where to Find Ruschia elineata
Ruschia elineata can be found in South Africa.
Ruschia elineata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ruschia elineata?
Ruschia elineata
What is the natural habitat of Ruschia elineata?
Rocky outcrops in the Northern Cape, South Africa
What is the flower color of Ruschia elineata?
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