Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pauciflora
ID:
1294757

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Bolus

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 352. 1932.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294095



Common Names

  • Ruschia Pauciflora
  • Few-Flowered Stoneplant
  • Fairy Crassula


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Description

Ruschia pauciflora (also called 'Few-flowered Roussea', among many other common names) is a low-growing, mat-forming succulent with small, rounded leaves that are usually grey-green in color. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky areas, often in full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Ruschia pauciflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for medicinal purposes. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties and is used to treat stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ruschia pauciflora is white and star-shaped with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, round leaves.

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Where to Find Ruschia pauciflora

Ruschia pauciflora is native to South Africa, and can be found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

Ruschia pauciflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruschia pauciflora?

Ruschia pauciflora

What is the family of Ruschia pauciflora?

Aizoaceae

What is the common name of Ruschia pauciflora?

Few-flowered Ruschia

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