Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
exigua
ID:
1294619

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Bolus

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 3: 162. 1939.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293957



Common Names

  • Ruschia Exigua
  • Slender Stoneplant
  • Fairy Crassula


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Description

Ruschia exigua (also called Tiny 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 exigua 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 exigua is yellow with purple veins. The seed is a small, black capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Where to Find Ruschia exigua

Ruschia exigua can be found in South Africa.

Ruschia exigua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruschia exigua?

Ruschia exigua

What is the natural habitat of Ruschia exigua?

Rocky outcrops in the Northern Cape, South Africa

What is the flower color of Ruschia exigua?

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