Ruschia pungens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Berger) H.Jacobsen
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
in Natl. Cact. Succ. J. 13: 78. 1958.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294119
Common Names
- Ruschia pungens
- Sharp-pointed Ruschia
- Sharp-pointed Rock Fig
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ruschia pungens (also called 'Sharp-leaved 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 pungens is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ruschia pungens has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ruschia pungens can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating by cuttings, take cuttings from the stem tips and place them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Ruschia pungens
Ruschia pungens is native to South Africa, and can be found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.
Ruschia pungens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ruschia pungens?
Ruschia pungens
What is the family of Ruschia pungens?
Aizoaceae
What is the common name of Ruschia pungens?
Pungent 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
References
Hermann Jacobsen (1898-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Jacobsen' in the authors string.
Alwin Berger (1871-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Berger' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001294119: Based on the initial data import