Ruschia ruschiana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dinter) Dinter & Schwantes
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
in Z. Sukkulentenk. 3: 20. 1927.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402986
Common Names
- Ruschia ruschiana
- Ruschia's Ruschia
- Ruschia Ruschia
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- Mesembryanthemum ruschianum Dinter [unknown]
- Ruschia psammophila (Dinter) Dinter & Schwantes [unknown]
- Mesembryanthemum psammophilum Dinter [unknown]
Description
Ruschia ruschiana (also called Rusch's Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that is native to South Africa, and is found in moist habitats such as marshes, streams, and lakes. It has long, slender stems with narrow, linear leaves that are arranged in a fan-like pattern. The flowers are small and white in color, and are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence.
Uses & Benefits
Ruschia ruschiana is a succulent plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also known to be drought tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: small, white, 5-petaled, with a yellow center. Seed: small, black, and round. Seedlings: long, thin, and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ruschia ruschiana is a perennial plant that is best grown in moist soils. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Ruschia ruschiana
Ruschia ruschiana is native to temperate regions of Europe and North America.
Ruschia ruschiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ruschia ruschiana?
Ruschia ruschiana
What is the common name of Ruschia ruschiana?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Ruschia ruschiana?
It is found in rocky areas in South Africa
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
Kurt Dinter (1868-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dinter' 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-0000402986: Based on the initial data import