Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
ruspolii
ID:
579062

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilg

Source:
cmp

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Ann. Reale Ist. Bot. Roma 6: 94 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000578394



Common Names

  • Cadaba Ruspolii
  • Ruspol's Cadaba
  • Kadaba


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Description

Cadaba ruspolii (also called Ruspolia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and white flowers. It grows in wet, sandy soils in open areas and along the edges of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cadaba ruspolii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cadaba ruspolii is a small, yellow-greenish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cadaba ruspolii is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Cadaba ruspolii

Cadaba ruspolii is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.

Cadaba ruspolii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cadaba ruspolii?

Cadaba ruspolii

What type of plant is Cadaba ruspolii?

Shrub

What is the natural habitat of Cadaba ruspolii?

Tropical Africa

Species in the Capparaceae family

Acome micrantha, Bachmannia woodii, Beautempsia avicenniifolia, Boscia albitrunca, Boscia arabica, Boscia cauliflora, Boscia coriacea, Boscia fadeniorum, Boscia foetida, Boscia gossweileri, Boscia kalachariensis, Boscia keniensis, Boscia longifolia, Boscia madagascariensis, Boscia matabelensis, Boscia mazzocchii, Boscia microphylla, Boscia minimifolia, Boscia mossambicensis, Boscia oleoides, Boscia pestalozziana, Boscia plantefolii, Boscia polyantha, Boscia praecox, Boscia pruinosa, Boscia puberula, Boscia rotundifolia, Boscia salicifolia, Boscia senegalensis, Boscia tomentosa, Boscia urens, Boscia welwitschii, Boscia albitrunca, Boscia integrifolia, Buchholzia coriacea, Buchholzia tholloniana, Cadaba aphylla, Cadaba baccarinii, Cadaba barbigera, Cadaba benguellensis, Cadaba capparoides, Cadaba carneoviridis, Cadaba divaricata, Cadaba farinosa, Cadaba fruticosa, Cadaba gillettii, Cadaba glaberrima, Cadaba glandulosa, Cadaba insularis, Cadaba kassasii,

References