Ruschia burtoniae L.Bolus

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Aizoaceae > Ruschioideae > Ruschia

Characteristics

Plants decumbent to erect. Erect shrublet to 60 cm, branches shiny dark brown, with spongy pith. Leaves subterete, basal sheath slightly swollen. Flowers in cymes with thin stalks, pink, to 20 mm diam. Fruits 5-locular, with low rims, closing bodies absent.
Life form perennial
Growth form shrub
Growth support free-standing
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Soil texture 7-8
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-11

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Images

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Distribution

Ruschia burtoniae world distribution map, present in South Africa

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WFO ID wfo-0001293895
COL ID 4TQV3
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Synonyms

Ruschia burtoniae