Ruschia costata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 3: 60. 1937.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293917
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ruschia costata (also called Ribbed 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 costata 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 costata is a small, white to pink star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, upright stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ruschia costata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Water the plant regularly during the growing season and fertilize once a month.
Where to Find Ruschia costata
Ruschia costata can be found in the Northern Cape province of South Africa.
Ruschia costata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ruschia costata?
Ruschia costata
What is the natural habitat of Ruschia costata?
It is native to South Africa.
What is the growth habit of Ruschia costata?
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-0001293917: Based on the initial data import