Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glauca
ID:
1294638

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Bolus

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 121. 1929.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293976

Common Names

  • Ruschia Glauca
  • Glaucous Stoneplant
  • Fairy Crassula

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Description

Ruschia glauca (also called Glaucous 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 glauca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ruschia glauca is yellow with purple veins. The seed is a small, black capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruschia glauca can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings of about 5-10 cm in length and place them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Ruschia glauca

Ruschia glauca can be found in rocky areas and open woodlands in the western United States and Canada.

Ruschia glauca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruschia glauca?

Ruschia glauca

What is the natural habitat of Ruschia glauca?

Rocky outcrops in the Northern Cape, South Africa

What is the flower color of Ruschia glauca?

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