Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schollii
ID:
1294805

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Salm-Dyck) Schwantes

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
in Natl. Cact. Succ. J. 4: 58. 1949.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294143



Common Names

  • Ruschia schollii
  • Scholl's Ruschia
  • Scholl's Rock Fig


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Description

Ruschia schollii (also called Scholl's Ruschia, among many other common names) is a small succulent plant with a rosette of fleshy, cylindrical leaves that are densely covered in white hairs. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky, arid habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ruschia schollii 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

The flower of Ruschia schollii is a small, white to pink star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruschia schollii 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 schollii

Ruschia schollii can be found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces of South Africa.

Ruschia schollii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruschia schollii?

Ruschia schollii

What is the family of Ruschia schollii?

Aizoaceae

What is the common name of Ruschia schollii?

Scholl's 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