Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
edentula
ID:
1294610

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Haw.) L.Bolus

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 3: 221. 1950.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293948



Common Names

  • Ruschia Edentula
  • Toothless Stoneplant
  • Fairy Crassula


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Description

Ruschia edentula (also called Toothless Ruschia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial succulent with grey-green, cylindrical leaves. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky, mountainous regions. It is a popular garden plant and can be grown in containers or in rock gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Ruschia edentula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ruschia edentula is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Ruschia edentula

Ruschia edentula can be found in South Africa.

Ruschia edentula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruschia edentula?

Ruschia edentula

What is the natural habitat of Ruschia edentula?

Rocky outcrops in the Northern Cape, South Africa

What is the flower color of Ruschia edentula?

White to pinkish

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.
Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001293948: Based on the initial data import