Ruschia griquensis (L.Bolus) Schwantes

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Aizoaceae > Ruschioideae > Ruschia

Characteristics

Dwarf shrub, up to 0.4 m high; not spinescent. Stems erect, internodes grey, later brown. Leaves triquetrous, 1-30 x 2-3 mm, 1-5 teeth along keel, margins and keel whitish, smooth, papillae distant. Flowers: solitary, bracteoles near middle; petals pink to purple; staminodes purple with white tips; Dec.-Feb. Fruit 5-locular.
Life form perennial
Growth form shrub
Growth support free-standing
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Mature height (meter) 0.4
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Soil texture 7-8
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-11

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Distribution

Ruschia griquensis world distribution map, present in South Africa

Identifiers

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WFO ID wfo-0001293983
COL ID 4TQYL
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Synonyms

Ruschia griquensis Mesembryanthemum griquense