Ruschia laxa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Willd.) Schwantes
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
in Natl. Cact. Succ. J. 4: 58. 1949.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294025
Common Names
- Ruschia Laxa
- Lax Ruschia
- Lax-leaved Ruschia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ruschia laxa (also called 'Loose Ruschia', among many other common names) is a succulent perennial plant with small, round, grey-green leaves that grows up to 8 cm tall. It is native to the Northern Cape and Western Cape Provinces of South Africa. It is commonly found in dry, rocky areas and in shallow soils.
Uses & Benefits
Ruschia laxa 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 laxa 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Ruschia laxa: This plant is best grown in well-drained soil in a sunny location. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Ruschia laxa
Ruschia laxa can be found in the Western Cape province of South Africa.
Ruschia laxa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ruschia laxa?
Ruschia laxa
What is the natural habitat of Ruschia laxa?
Ruschia laxa is found in rocky outcrops in South Africa.
What is the flowering season of Ruschia laxa?
Ruschia laxa typically flowers in the spring season.
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
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Martin Heinrich Gustav Schwantes (1881-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwantes' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001294025: Based on the initial data import