Ruschia imbricata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Haw.) Schwantes
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
in Z. Sukkulentenk. 3: 19. 1927.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293995
Common Names
- Ruschia Imbricata
- Imbricate Ruschia
- Imbricate-leaved Ruschia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ruschia imbricata (also called Imbricate 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 imbricata 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 imbricata 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ruschia imbricata 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 imbricata
Ruschia imbricata can be found in the Western Cape province of South Africa.
Ruschia imbricata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ruschia imbricata?
Ruschia imbricata
What is the natural habitat of Ruschia imbricata?
Ruschia imbricata is found in rocky outcrops in South Africa.
What is the flowering season of Ruschia imbricata?
Ruschia imbricata typically flowers in the spring season.
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
Adrian Hardy Haworth (1767-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haw.' 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-0001293995: Based on the initial data import