Ruschia testacea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 435. 1934.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294174
Common Names
- Ruschia Testacea
- Testacea Ruschia
- Testacea's Ruschia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ruschia testacea (also called Testaceous Ruschia, among many other common names) is a small succulent plant with a rosette of fleshy, cylindrical leaves that are densely covered in white hairs. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky, arid habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ruschia testacea is a succulent plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a groundcover due to its low-growing nature. The plant is drought-tolerant and can withstand a wide range of temperatures.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ruschia testacea is a small, white or pinkish star-shaped flower. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ruschia testacea is a succulent plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings. To propagate by division, carefully remove the plant from its pot and divide the root ball into two or more sections. Replant each section in a separate pot with well-draining soil. To propagate by cuttings, take a cutting of the stem and place it in a pot with well-draining soil. Water the cutting regularly and it should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Ruschia testacea
Ruschia testacea can be found in the Eastern Cape province of 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
Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001294174: Based on the initial data import