Ruta microcarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Svent.apud Agullo et al.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Anales Real Soc. Esp. Fís. Quím., B 63: 197 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463740
Common Names
- Rue
- Herb of Grace
- Common Rue
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ruta microcarpa (also called Small-Fruited Rue, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub of the family Rutaceae. It has small yellow flowers, and its native regions are the Mediterranean region. It is found in rocky places and on dry slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Ruta microcarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ruta microcarpa is yellow in colour and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and thin with a pale green colour.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ruta microcarpa is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It is best grown in a sheltered position and can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Ruta microcarpa
Ruta microcarpa can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Ruta microcarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ruta microcarpa?
Ruta microcarpa
What is the family of Ruta microcarpa?
Rutaceae
What is the natural habitat of Ruta microcarpa?
Grassy slopes and meadows
Species in the Ruta genus
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,