Ruschia cedarbergensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 496. 1935.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293903
Common Names
- Ruschia cedarbergensis
- Cedarberg Ruschia
- Cedarberg Ice Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ruschia cedarbergensis (also called Cedarberg 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 cedarbergensis is a succulent plant that is often used as a ground cover in rock gardens and as a border plant. It is also used in the landscape to provide texture and contrast to other plants.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ruschia cedarbergensis has white flowers with yellow centers and small seeds. The seedlings are small and have a pale green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ruschia cedarbergensis is a low-growing, succulent perennial that is native to the western and southern Cape Provinces of South Africa. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants in the late spring or early summer. Allow the cuttings to dry out for a few days before planting them in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. Water the cuttings regularly until they are established. The plant will flower in the summer months.
Where to Find Ruschia cedarbergensis
Ruschia cedarbergensis can be found in the Western Cape province of South Africa.
Ruschia cedarbergensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ruschia cedarbergensis?
Ruschia cedarbergensis
What is the natural habitat of Ruschia cedarbergensis?
It is native to South Africa.
What is the growth habit of Ruschia cedarbergensis?
It is an evergreen succulent shrub with a sprawling habit.
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-0001293903: Based on the initial data import