Ruschia marianae (L.Bolus) Schwantes

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Aizoaceae > Ruschioideae > Ruschia

Characteristics

Plants decumbent to erect. Erect shrub to ±30 cm. Leaves triquetrous, free parts 3-6 cm long, basally fused into a sheath. Flowers in cymes, to 40 mm diam., bracteoles truncate forming a pocket around pedicels, petals truncate, deep red or rarely brilliant pink. Fruits 5-locular.
Life form perennial
Growth form shrub
Growth support free-standing
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Soil texture 5-8
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-11

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Distribution

Ruschia marianae world distribution map, present in South Africa

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WFO ID wfo-0001294046
COL ID 4TR32
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Synonyms

Ruschia marianae Mesembryanthemum marianae