Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
extensa
ID:
1294621

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Bolus

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 202. 1930.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293959



Common Names

  • Ruschia Extensa
  • Extended Stoneplant
  • Fairy Crassula


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Description

Ruschia extensa (also called Extended 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 extensa 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 extensa 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 extensa

Ruschia extensa can be found in South Africa.

Ruschia extensa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruschia extensa?

Ruschia extensa

What is the natural habitat of Ruschia extensa?

Rocky outcrops in the Northern Cape, South Africa

What is the flower color of Ruschia extensa?

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