Ruschia serrulata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Haw.) Schwantes
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
in Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 43: 230. 1938.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294149
Common Names
- Ruschia serrulata
- Serrulate Ruschia
- Serrulate Rock Fig
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ruschia serrulata (also called Serrate 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 serrulata 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 serrulata 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ruschia serrulata 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 serrulata
Ruschia serrulata can be found in the Western Cape province of South Africa.
Ruschia serrulata FAQ
What are the common names of Ruschia serrulata?
Serrated Ruschia, Starry Ruschia
What is the growth habit of Ruschia serrulata?
It is a low-growing, mat-forming succulent with stems that spread outwards and root along the ground.
What is the flower color of Ruschia serrulata?
The flowers are white to pale pink with yellow centers.
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
Adrian Hardy Haworth (1767-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haw.' 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-0001294149: Based on the initial data import