390.0000
Family
Aizoaceae Martinov; Tekhno-Bot. Slovar: 15 (1820), nom. cons.
127 genera, ca. 1900 spp.
Species listed in database: 1775; hybrids: 11
= Galeniaceae Raf.; Amer. J. Sci. 1: 376 (1819)
= Mesembryaceae Dumort.; Anal. Fam. Pl.: 37, 41 (1829)
= Mesembryanthemaceae Philib.; Intr. Bot., ed. 2, 3: 268 (1801), nom. cons.
= Sesuviaceae Horan.; Prim. Lin. Syst. Nat.: 83 (1834)
= Tetragoniaceae Lindl.; Nat. Syst. Bot., ed. 2: 209 (1836), nom. cons.
390.3485
Genus
Ruschia Schwantes; Z. Sukkulentenk. 2: 186 (1926)
Distribution: arid areas in Namibia, South Africa, Lesotho. Probably still polyphyletic.
Species listed in database: 220
species :
Ruschia abbreviata
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 493 (1935)
Distribution: S-Namibia; South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 NAM SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Ruschia subaphylla Friedrich; Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 7: 213 (1968)
species :
Ruschia acocksii
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum, Pt. 3, 277 (1954)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia acuminata
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 20 (1928)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum exacutum N.E.Br.; Gard. Chron., Ser. III. 87: 32 (1930)
species :
Ruschia acutangula
(Haw.) Schwantes; Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 43: 230 (1938)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum acutangulum Haw.; Till. Phil. Mag. 64: 424 (1824)
species :
Ruschia aggregata
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum, Pt. 3, 339 (1958)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia alata
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 350 (1932)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia albida
Klak; Bradleya 26: 25 (2008)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia altigena
(L.Bolus) L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum, Pt. 3, 219 (1950)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum altigena L.Bolus; Ann. Bolus Herb. 4: 86 (1927)
species :
Ruschia amicorum
(L.BoI.) Schwantes; Z. Sukkulentenk. 3: 20 (1927)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Conservation Status: IUCN R
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum amicorum L.Bolus; Ann. Bolus Herb. 3: 127 (1922)
species :
Ruschia ampliata
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 1: 145 (1928)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum ampliatum (L.Bolus) N.E.Br.; Gard. Chron., Ser. III. 87: 32 (1930)
species :
Ruschia approximata
(L.Bolus) Schwantes; Z. Sukkulentenk. 2: 187 (1926)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum approximatum L.Bolus; Ann. Bolus Herb. 4: 37 (1926)
species :
Ruschia archeri
L.Bolus; Ann. Bolus Herb. 4: 127 (1928)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Ruschia archeri var. sexpartita L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum [H. M. L. Bolus] 3: 219 (1950)
species :
Ruschia aspera
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 3, 161 (1939)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia atrata
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 1: 144 (1928)
Distribution: Namibia; South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 NAM SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum atratum (L.Bolus) N.E.Br.; Gard. Chron., Ser. III. 87: 32 (1930)
species :
Ruschia axthelmiana
(Dinter) Schwantes; Z. Sukkulentenk. 2: 187 (1926)
Distribution: Namibia
27 NAM
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum axthelmianum Dinter; Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 19: 129 (1923)
species :
Ruschia barnardii
L.Bolus; 19 (1928)
Distribution: Namibia; South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 NAM SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum barnardii (L.Bolus) N.E.Br.; Gard. Chron. 1930, Ser. III. 87: 32 (1930)
= Mesembryanthemum pseudorupicola Dinter; Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 53: 12, in obs. (1928)
= Ruschia kakamasensis L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 3, 15 (1936)
species :
Ruschia beaufortensis
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 430 (1934)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia bijliae
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 1: 20 (1928)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum bijliae (L.Bolus) N.E.Br.; Gard. Chron., Ser. III. 87: 32 (1930)
species :
Ruschia bipapillata
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 412 (1933)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia bolusiae
Schwantes; Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 43: 228 (1938)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum albicute N.E.Br.; Gard. Chron., Ser. III. 87: 32 (1930)
= Ruschia rigida L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 108 (1929)
species :
Ruschia brakdamensis
(L.Bolus) L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum, Pt. 3, 220 (1950)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum brakdamense L.Bolus; Ann. Bolus Herb. 3: 127 (1922)
species :
Ruschia breekpoortensis
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 284 (1931)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia brevibracteata
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 144 (1929)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia brevicyma
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 370 (1932)
Distribution: South Africa (Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia brevifolia
L.Bolus; J. S. African Bot. 30: 40 (1964)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia brevipes
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 74 (1929)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum firmum N.E.Br.; Gard. Chron., Ser. III. 87: 32 (1930)
= Ruschia brevipes var. gracilis L.Bolus; (1929)
species :
Ruschia britteniae
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2 45 (1929)
Distribution: South Africa (E-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum iteratum N.E.Br.; Gard. Chron., Ser, III. 87: 32 (1930)
species :
Ruschia burtoniae
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 279 (1931)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov., W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia calcarea
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 495 (1935)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia calcicola
(L.Bolus) L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum, Pt. 3, 220 (1950)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum calcicola L.Bolus; Ann. Bolus Herb. 4: 5 (1925)
species :
Ruschia callifera
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 335 (1932)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia campestris
(Burch.) Schwantes; Z. Sukkulentenk. 3: 20 (1927)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum campestre Burch.; Trav. 1: 259 (1822)
species :
Ruschia canonotata
Schwantes; Z. Sukkulentenk. 2: 187 (1926)
Distribution: Botswana; South Africa (Free State, N-Cape Prov.)
27 BOT SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum canonotatum L.Bolus; Ann. Bolus Herb. 4: 40 (1926)
= Ruschia orsmondiae L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 433 (1934)
species :
Ruschia capornii
(L.Bolus) L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum, Pt. 3, 333 (1958), cum descr. ampl.
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Remarks: belongs in Argyroderma
Synonyms: hidden
= Lampranthus capornii (L.Bolus) L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 3, 170 (1939)
= Mesembryanthemum capornii L.Bolus; Ann. Bolus Herb. 2: 30 (1916)
species :
Ruschia caroli
(L.Bolus) Schwantes; Z. Sukkulentenk. 3: 20 (1927)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum caroli L.Bolus; Ann. Bolus Herb. 3: 129 (1922)
species :
Ruschia caudata
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 3, 129 (1938)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia cedarbergensis
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 496 (1935)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia centrocapsula
H.E.K.Hartmann & Stüber; Contrib. Bolus Herb. 15: 62 (1993)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia ceresiana
Schwantes; Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 43: 229 (1938)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Ruschia congesta L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 3, 59 (1937)
species :
Ruschia cincta
(L.Bolus) L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum, Pt. 3, 219 (1950), cum descr. ampl.
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum cinctum L.Bolus; Ann. Bolus Herb. 3: 133 (1922)
species :
Ruschia clavata
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 158 (1929)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia complanata
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 376 (1932)
Distribution: South Africa (E-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia congesta
(Salm-Dyck) L.Bolus; S. Afr. Gard. 17: 239 (1927)
Distribution: South Africa (E-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum congestum Salm-Dyck; Monogr. 3: 23, f. 2 (1854)
= Mesembryanthemum glaucinum Eckl. & Zeyh.; Enum. Pl. Afric. Austral. 311 (1834-1835)
= Mesembryanthemum heteropetalum Eckl. & Zeyh.; Enum. Pl. Afric. Austral. 311 (1834-1835)
species :
Ruschia copiosa
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 3, 161 (1939)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia costata
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 3, 60 (1937)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia cradockensis
(Kuntze) H.E.K.Hartmann & Stüber; Contrib. Bolus Herb. 15: 63 (1993)
subspecies :
subsp. cradockensis
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov., E-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Eberlanzia cradockensis (Kuntze) Schwantes; Z. Sukkulentenk. 2: 189 (1926)
= Eberlanzia horrescens (L.Bolus) L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum, Pt. 3, 387 (1958)
= Eberlanzia horrescens var. densa (L.Bolus) H.Jacobsen; Handb. Succ. Pl.: 1132 (1960), nom. inval.
= Eberlanzia horrida (L.Bolus) L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum, Pt. 3, 387 (1958)
= Mesembryanthemum cradockense Kuntze; Revis. Gen. Pl. 3(2): 109 (1898)
= Ruschia horrescens L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 204 (1930)
= Ruschia horrida L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 204 (1930)
subspecies :
subsp. triticiformis
(L.Bolus) H.E.K.Hartmann & Stüber; Contrib. Bolus Herb. 15: 64 (1993)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Eberlanzia triticiformis (L.Bolus) L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum, Pt. 3, 387 (1958), isonym
= Eberlanzia triticiformis (L.Bolus) Poelln.; Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 32: 40 (1933)
= Eberlanzia triticiformis var. subglobosa L.Bolus
= Mesembryanthemum triticiforme L.Bolus; Ann. Bolus Herb. 4: 4 (1925)
species :
Ruschia crassa
(L.Bolus) Schwantes; Z. Sukkulentenk. 2: 187 (1926)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum crassum L.Bolus; Ann. Bolus Herb. 4: 38 (1926)
species :
Ruschia crassisepala
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 334 (1932)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Ruschia crassisepala var. major L.Bolus; (1954)
species :
Ruschia cupulata
(L.Bolus) Schwantes; Z. Sukkulentenk. 3: 106 (1927)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum cupulatum L.Bolus; Ann. Bolus Herb. 4: 91 (1927)
species :
Ruschia curta
(Haw.) Schwantes; Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 43: 230 (1938)
Distribution: South Africa (Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum curtum Haw.; Syn. Pl. Succ. 334 (1819)
= Mesembryanthemum vaginatum var. curtum (Haw.) A.Berger; (1908)
species :
Ruschia cymbifolia
(Haw.) L.Bolus; Fl. Pl. South Afr. 7: t. 277 (1927)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum cymbifolium Haw.; Till. Phil. Mag. 64: 424 (1824)
species :
Ruschia cymosa
(L.Bolus) Schwantes; Z. Sukkulentenk. 3: 20 (1927)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum cymosum L.Bolus; Ann. Bolus Herb. 3: 170 (1924)
species :
Ruschia decurrens
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 78 (1929)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum decurrens (L.Bolus) N.E.Br.; Gard. Chron., Ser. III. 87: 32 (1930)
species :
Ruschia decurvans
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 211 (1930)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia dejagerae
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 1: 139 (1928)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum dejagerae (L.Bolus) N.E.Br.; Gard. Chron., Ser. III. 87: 32 (1930)
species :
Ruschia deminuta
L.Bolus; J. S. African Bot. 27: 260 (1961)
Distribution: Namibia
27 NAM
species :
Ruschia densiflora
L.Bolus; J. S. African Bot. 32: 202 (1966)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia depressa
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 336 (1932)
Distribution: South Africa (E-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia dichroa
(Rolfe) L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 103 (1929)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov., W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Cylindrophyllum dichroum (Rolfe) Schwantes; Z. Sukkulentenk. 3: 28 (1927)
= Mesembryanthemum dichroum Rolfe; Bot. Mag. t, 8872 (1920)
= Ruschia dichroa var. alba L.Bolus; (1929)
species :
Ruschia dielsiana
(A.Berger) H.Jacobsen ex H.E.K.Hartmann; Bradleya 16: 84 (1998)
Distribution: Australia (Western Australia)
50 AUS
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum dielsianum A.Berger; Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 57(5): 639 (1922)
species :
Ruschia dilatata
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 240 (1931)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia divaricata
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 202 (1930)
Distribution: Namibia; South Africa (N-Cape Prov., Free State)
27 NAM SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Eberlanzia divaricata (L.Bolus) L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum, Pt. 3, 387 (1958)
= Eberlanzia tatasbergensis L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum, Pt. 3, 326 (1958)
= Eberlanzia vulnerans (L.Bolus) L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum, Pt. 3, 387 (1958)
= Mesembryanthemum spinescens Pax ex Engl.; in Engl. Pflanzenw. Afr. 3(1) (Engl. & Drude, Veg. der Erde, 9) 154 (1915), in obs.
= Ruschia vulnerans L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 504 (1935)
species :
Ruschia diversifolia
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 103 (1929)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum variifolium N.E.Br.; Gard. Chron., Ser. III. 87: 32 (1930)
species :
Ruschia dubitans
(L.Bolus) L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum, Pt. 3, 220 (1950)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Remarks: provisionally accepted name
Synonyms: hidden
= Lampranthus dubitans (L.Bolus) L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 3, 168 (1939)
= Mesembryanthemum dubitans L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 119 (1929)
species :
Ruschia duthiae
(L.Bolus) Schwantes ex H.Jacobsen; Nat. Cact. & Succ. J. 4: 58 (1949)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum duthieae L.Bolus; Ann. Bolus Herb. 3: 162 (1924)
species :
Ruschia edentula
(Haw.) L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum, Pt. 3, 221 (1950)
Distribution: South Africa (Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Braunsia edentula (Haw.) N.E.Br.; N. E. Br., Tischer & Karst. Mesembr. 126 (1931)
= Echinus edentulus (Haw.) N.E.Br.; Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1929: 57 (1929)
= Mesembryanthemum edentulum Haw.; Revis. Pl. Succ. 125 (1821)
species :
Ruschia elineata
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 105 (1929)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum elineatum (L.Bolus) N.E.Br.; Gard. Chron., Ser. III. 87: 32 (1930)
species :
Ruschia erecta
(L.Bolus) Schwantes; Z. Sukkulentenk. 3: 105 (1927)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum erectum L.Bolus; Ann. Bolus Herb. 4: 80 (1927)
species :
Ruschia esterhuyseniae
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum, Pt. 3, 216 (1950)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia exigua
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 3, 162 (1939)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia extensa
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 202 (1930)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia festiva
(N.E.Br.) Schwantes; Z. Sukkulentenk. 3: 20 (1927)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum festivum N.E.Br.; J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 45: 122 (1920)
species :
Ruschia filipetala
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 94 (1929)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum filipetalum (L.Bolus) N.E.Br.; Gard. Chron., Ser. III. 87: 32 (1930)
species :
Ruschia firma
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 213 (1930)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Conservation Status: IUCN R
species :
Ruschia floribunda
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 497 (1935)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia foliosa
Schwantes; Z. Sukkulentenk. 3: 20 (1927), non Bol. 1962, nom. illeg.
Distribution: South Africa (Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum foliosum Haw.; Misc. Nat. 97 (1803)
species :
Ruschia fourcadei
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 46 (1929)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov., E-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum fourcadei (L.Bolus) N.E.Br.; Gard. Chron., Ser. III. 87: 32 (1930), nom. illeg.
species :
Ruschia framesii
L.Bolus; J. Bot. 66: 231 (1928)
Distribution: South Africa (E-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum framesii (L.Bolus) N.E.Br.; Gard. Chron., Ser. III. 87: 32 (1930)
species :
Ruschia frederici
(L.Bolus) L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum, Pt. 3, 219 (1950)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Remarks: probably in Ruschiella
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum frederici L.Bolus; Ann. Bolus Herb. 2: 31 (1916)
species :
Ruschia fugitans
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 3, 60 (1937)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov., W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia geminiflora
(Haw.) Schwantes ex H.Jacobsen; Nat. Cact. & Succ. J. 4: 58 (1949)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.); New Zealand [I]
27 SAF 51 nzl
Synonyms: hidden
= Echinus geminatus L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 79 (1929)
= Mesembryanthemum effusum Salm-Dyck ex Steud.; Nomencl. Bot., ed. 2, 2: 132 (1841), nom. inval.
= Mesembryanthemum geminatum Jacq.; Fragm. Bot.: 43 (1806), nom. illeg.
= Mesembryanthemum geminiflorum Haw.; Rev. Pl. Succ. 114 (1821)
species :
Ruschia glauca
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 121 (1929)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum valens (L.Bolus) N.E.Br.; Gard. Chron., Ser. III. 87: 32 (1930)
species :
Ruschia goodiae
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 78 (1929)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum goodiae (L.Bolus) N.E.Br.; Gard. Chron., Ser. III. 87: 32 (1930)
species :
Ruschia gracilipes
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum, Pt. 3, 340 (1958)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia gracilis
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 62 (1929)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum exile N.E.Br.; Gard. Chron., Ser. III. 87: 32 (1930)
species :
Ruschia griquensis
(L.Bolus) Schwantes; Z. Sukkulentenk. 2: 187 (1926)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov., Free State)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum griquense L.Bolus; Ann. Bolus Herb. 4: 39 (1926)
species :
Ruschia grisea
(L.Bolus) Schwantes; Z. Sukkulentenk. 2: 187 (1926)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov., W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum griseum L.Bolus; Ann. Bolus Herb. 4: 39 (1926)
species :
Ruschia hamata
(L.Bolus) Schwantes; Z. Sukkulentenk. 3: 19 (1927)
Distribution: South Africa (North-West Prov., Free State, N-Cape Prov.); Lesotho
27 LES SAF
Remarks: belongs in Esterhuysenia
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum hamatum L.Bolus; Ann. Bolus Herb. 2: 29 (1916)
species :
Ruschia haworthii
H.Jacobsen & G.D.Rowley; Nation. Cact. Succ. J. (U. K.) 28(1): 6 (1973), nom. nov.
Distribution: South Africa (Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum dilatatum Haw.; Misc. Nat. 68 (1803)
species :
Ruschia heteropetala
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 277 (1954)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia holensis
L.Bolus; J. S. African Bot. 31: 84 (1965)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia imbricata
(Haw.) Schwantes; Z. Sukkulentenk. 3: 19 (1927)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum imbricatum Eckl. & Zeyh.; Enum. Pl. Afric. Austral. 314 (1795)
= Mesembryanthemum imbricatum var. rubrum Haw.; (1819)
species :
Ruschia impressa
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 159 (1929)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum impressum (L.Bolus) J.W.Ingram; Baileya 17: 50 (1970)
species :
Ruschia inclusa
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 44 (1929)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum amplexum N.E.Br.; Gard. Chron., Ser. III. 87: 32 (1930)
species :
Ruschia inconspicua
L.Bolus; J. Bot. 66: 232 (1928)
Distribution: Namibia; South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 NAM SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum latens N.E.Br.; Gard. Chron., Ser. III. 87: 32 (1930)
species :
Ruschia incurvata
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 124 (1929)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum incurvatum N.E.Br.; Gard. Chron., Ser. III. 87: 32 (1930)
species :
Ruschia indecora
(L.Bolus) Schwantes; Z. Sukkulentenk. 3: 106 (1927)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum indecorum L.Bolus; Ann. Bolus Herb. 4: 91 (1927)
species :
Ruschia indurata
(L.Bolus) Schwantes; Z. Sukkulentenk. 2: 187 (1926)
Distribution: South Africa (E-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum induratum L.Bolus; Ann. Bolus Herb. 3: 135 (1922)
species :
Ruschia intermedia
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum, Pt. 3, 217 (1950)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia intricata
(N.E.Br.) H.E.K.Hartmann & Stüber; Contrib. Bolus Herb. 15: 65 (1993)
Distribution: South Africa (Free State, N-Cape Prov., W-Cape Prov., E-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Eberlanzia ferox (L.Bolus) L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum, Pt. 3, 387 (1958)
= Eberlanzia intricata (N.E.Br.) Schwantes; Z. Sukkulentenk. 3: 30 (1927)
= Eberlanzia munita (L.Bolus) Schwantes ex H.Jacobsen; Natl. Cact. Succ. J. 4: 58 (1948)
= Eberlanzia persistens (L.Bolus) L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum, Pt. 3, 387 (1958)
= Eberlanzia puniens (L.Bolus) L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum, Pt. 3, 387 (1958)
= Mesembryanthemum intricatum N.E.Br.; Burtt Davy, Man. Fl. Pl. & Ferns, Pt. 1, 46, 160, 161 (1926)
= Mesembryanthemum munitum L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 4 (1928)
= Ruschia ferox L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 371 (1932)
= Ruschia persistens L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 334 (1932)
= Ruschia puniens L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 502 (1935)
species :
Ruschia joubertiniana
Klak; S. African J. Bot. 156: 149 (2023)
Distribution: South Africa (E-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia karrachabensis
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 287 (1931)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia karrooica
(L.Bolus) L.Bolus; S. Afr. Gard. 17: 239 (1927)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum karrooicum L.Bolus; Ann. Bolus Herb. 4: 9 (1925)
species :
Ruschia kenhardtensis
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 498 (1935)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia klipbergensis
L.Bolus; J. S. African Bot. 29: 175 (1963)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia knysnana
(L.Bolus) L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 1: 146 (1928)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov., E-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Esterhuysenia knysnana (L.Bolus) van Jaarsv.; Ill. Handb. Succ. Pl. Aizoaceae, ed. 2, 1: 582 (2017)
= Mesembryanthemum knysnanum L.Bolus; Ann. Bolus Herb. 4: 97 (1927)
= Ruschia knysnana var. angustifolia L.Bolus; (1928)
species :
Ruschia kuboosana
L.Bolus; J. S. African Bot. 27: 53 (1960)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia langebaanensis
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 372 (1932)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia lapidicola
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum, Pt. 3, 283 (1954)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia lavisii
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 205 (1930)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia laxa
(Willd.) Schwantes ex H.Jacobsen; Nat. Cact. & Succ. J. 4: 58 (1949)
Distribution: South Africa (Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum laxum Willd.; Enum. Pl. Hort. Berol. 536 (1809) (non L. Bolus 1933)
species :
Ruschia laxiflora
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 237 (1931)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia laxipetala
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 44 (1929)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum laxipetalum (L.Bolus) N.E.Br.; Gard. Chron., ser. 3, 87: 32 (1930)
species :
Ruschia leightoniae
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 499 (1935)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Lampranthus francesiae H.E.K.Hartmann; Bradleya 16: 68 (1998), nom. nov.
species :
Ruschia leptocalyx
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 306 (1931)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia lerouxiae
(L.Bolus) L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum, Pt. 3, 219 (1950)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Lampranthus lerouxiae (L.Bolus) N.E.Br.; Gard. Chron., Ser. III. 87: 212 (1930)
= Mesembryanthemum lerouxiae L.Bolus; Ann. Balus Herb. 3: 170 (1924)
species :
Ruschia leucosperma
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 160 (1929)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia lineolata
(Haw.) Schwantes; Z. Sukkulentenk. 3: 20 (1927)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum lineolatum Haw.; Rev. Pl. Succ. 130 (1821)
species :
Ruschia lisabeliae
L.Bolus; J. S. African Bot. 32: 125 (1966)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia littlewoodii
L.Bolus; J. S. African Bot. 27: 51 (1960)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Amphibolia stayneri L.Bolus; J. S. African Bot. 32: 126 (1966) ex H. R. Toelken & J. P. Jessop, Bothalia 12(1): 64 (1976)
= Lampranthus dissimilis (G.D.Rowley) H.E.K.Hartmann; Bradleya 16: 67 (1998)
= Phiambolia littlewoodii (L.Bolus) Klak; S. African J. Bot. 76(2): 306 (2010)
= Phiambolia stayneri (L.Bolus ex Toelken & Jessop) Klak; Bradleya 21: 113 (2003)
= Ruschia dissimilis G.D.Rowley; Nation. Cact. Succ. J. (U. K.) 33(1): 7 (1978) (nom. nov.)
species :
Ruschia macowanii
(L.Bolus) Schwantes ex H.Jacobsen; Nat. Cact. & Succ. J. 4: 58 (1949)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum macowanii L.Bolus; Ann. Bolus Herb. 4: 37 (1926)
species :
Ruschia magnifica
Klak; Bradleya 26: 27 (2008)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia marginata
Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 500 (1935)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Lampranthus marginatus (L.Bolus) H.E.K.Hartmann; Bradleya 16: 68 (1998)
species :
Ruschia mariae
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum III 62 (1937)
Distribution: South Africa (E-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia marianae
(L.Bolus) Schwantes; Nat. Cact. & Succ. J. 4: 58 (1949)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov., W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Remarks: probably in Stayneria
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum marianae L.Bolus; Ann. Bolus Herb. 3: 169 (1924)
species :
Ruschia maxima
(Haw.) L.Bolus; Fl. Pl. Afr. 26: t. 1013 (1947)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Astridia maxima (Haw.) Schwantes; Z. Sukkulentenk. 3: 16 (1927)
= Mesembryanthemum maximum Haw.; Observ. Mesemb. 402 (1795)
species :
Ruschia middlemostii
L.Bolus; J. S. African Bot. 28: 297 (1962)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia misera
(L.Bolus) L.Bolus; H. Jacobsen, Handb. Succ. Pl. 3: 1391 (1960), in adnot.
Distribution: South Africa (Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum miserum L.Bolus; Ann. Bolus Herb. 3: 164 (1924)
species :
Ruschia mollis
Schwantes; Gartenwelt 33: 69 (1929)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Remarks: provisionally accepted name
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum lene N.E.Br.; Gard. Chron., ser. 3, 87: 32 (1930)
species :
Ruschia montaguensis
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 432 (1934)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia muelleri
(L.Bolus) Schwantes; Z. Sukkulentenk. 3: 20 (1927)
Distribution: S-Namibia; South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 NAM SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum muelleri L.Bolus; Ann. Bolus Herb. 3: 130 (1922)
species :
Ruschia muiriana
(L.Bolus) Schwantes; Z. Sukkulentenk. 3: 106 (1927)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum muirianum L.Bolus; Ann. Bolus Herb. 4: 94 (1927)
species :
Ruschia multiflora
(Haw.) Schwantes; Z. Sukkulentenk. 3: 20 (1927)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum multiflorum Haw.; Observ. Mesemb. 318 (1795)
= Mesembryanthemum patens Willd.; Enum. Pl. Hort. Berol., Suppl.: 37 (1814)
species :
Ruschia muricata
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 21 (1928)
Distribution: Namibia; South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 NAM SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum pellanum N.E.Br.; Gard. Chron., Ser. III. 87: 32 (1930)
species :
Ruschia mutata
G.D.Rowley; Nation. Cact. Succ. J. (U. K.) 33(1): 7 (1978) (nom. nov.)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Amphibolia littlewoodii (L.Bolus) L.Bolus ex Toelken & Jessop; Bothalia 12: 64 (1976)
= Lampranthus mutatus (G.D.Rowley) H.E.K.Hartmann; Bradleya 16: 68 (1998)
= Stoeberia littlewoodii L.Bolus; J. S. African Bot. 26: 162 (1960)
species :
Ruschia namusmontana
Friedrich; Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 7: 218 (1968)
Distribution: S-Namibia
27 NAM
Synonyms: hidden
= Ruschia foliosa L.Bolus; J. S. African Bot. 28: 300 (1962)
species :
Ruschia nelii
Schwantes; Monatsschr. Deutsch. Kakt. Ges. 2: 66 (1930)
Distribution: South Africa (Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia neovirens
Schwantes; H. Jacobsen & Volk 124 (1950)
Distribution: South Africa (E-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum virens Haw.; (1821) (non Salm-Dyck 1840)
species :
Ruschia nieuwerustensis
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 210 (1930)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia nonimpressa
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 373 (1932)
Distribution: South Africa (E-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia obtusa
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 79 (1929)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum hebes N.E.Br.; Gard. Chron., Ser. III. 87: 32 (1930)
species :
Ruschia odontocalyx
(Schltr. & Diels) Schwantes; Z. Sukkulentenk. 2: 187 (1926)
Distribution: Namibia
27 NAM
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum odontocalyx Schltr. & Diels; Schultze, Aus Namaland und Kalahari 693 (1907)
species :
Ruschia orientalis
L.Bolus; Fl. Pl. South Afr. 7: sub t. 277 (1927)
Distribution: South Africa (E-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia pakhuisensis
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 414 (1933)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Lampranthus pakpassensis H.E.K.Hartmann; Bradleya 16: 70 (1998), nom. nov.
species :
Ruschia pallens
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 146 (1929)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia parviflora
(Haw.) Schwantes; Z. Sukkulentenk. 3: 19 (1927)
Distribution: South Africa (Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum parviflorum Haw.; Misc. Nat.: 95 (1803), nom. illeg. (non Jacq. 1798)
species :
Ruschia parvifolia
L.Bolus; J. Bot. 66: 12 (1928)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia patens
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 1: 145 (1928)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum displosum (L.Bolus) N.E.Br.; Gard. Chron., Ser. III. 87: 32 (1930)
species :
Ruschia patulifolia
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 206 (1930)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia pauciflora
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 352 (1932)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia paucipetala
L.Bolus; J. S. African Bot. 27: 51 (1960)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia perfoliata
(Mill.) Schwantes; Z. Sukkulentenk. 2: 187 (1926)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov., E-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum perfoliatum Mill.; Gard. Dict. ed. VIII. n. 19 (1768)
species :
Ruschia phylicoides
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 75 (1929)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum phylicoides (L.Bolus) N.E.Br.; Gard. Chron., Ser. III. 87: 32 (1930)
species :
Ruschia pinguis
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 146 (1929)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia pollardii
Friedrich; Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 4: 136 (1961)
Distribution: Namibia
27 NAM
species :
Ruschia primosii
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 3, 44 (1936)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia profunda
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 3, 16 (1936)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Lampranthus profundus (L.Bolus) H.E.K.Hartmann; Bradleya 16: 70 (1998)
species :
Ruschia pseudocrassa
Klak; S. African J. Bot. 156: 147 (2023)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia pulvinaris
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 241 (1931)
Distribution: South Africa (E-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia punctulata
(L.Bolus) H.E.K.Hartmann; Bradleya 16: 85 (1998)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Lampranthus punctulatus (L.Bolus) L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 3: 169 (1939)
= Mesembryanthemum punctulatum L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 17 (1928)
= Ruschia unca var. punctulata (L.Bolus) L.Bolus; (1950)
species :
Ruschia pungens
(A.Berger) H.Jacobsen; Nat. Cact. & Succ. J. 13: 78 (1958)
Distribution: South Africa (E-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum pungens A.Berger; Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 57: 633 (1922)
species :
Ruschia putterillii
(L.Bolus) L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum, Pt. 3, 220 (1950)
Distribution: South Africa (Free State, E-Cape Prov.); Lesotho
27 LES SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum putterillii L.Bolus; Ann. Bolus Herb. 4: 4 (1925)
species :
Ruschia rariflora
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 414 (1933)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia recurva
(Moench) H.E.K.Hartmann; Bradleya 16: 85 (1998)
Distribution: South Africa (E-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum recurvum Moench; Suppl. Meth.: 190 (1802) (non Haw. 1819)
species :
Ruschia rigens
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 259 (1931)
Distribution: South Africa (Free State)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum dressianum J.W.Ingram; Baileya 17: 50 (1970)
species :
Ruschia rigida
(Haw.) Schwantes; Z. Sukkulentenk. 3: 19 (1927)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum rigidum Haw.; Misc. Nat. 95 (1803)
species :
Ruschia rigidicaulis
(Haw.) Schwantes; Nat. Cact. & Succ. J. 4: 58 (1949)
Distribution: South Africa (Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum rigidicaule Haw.; Rev. Pl. Succ. 116 (1821)
species :
Ruschia robusta
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 147 (1929)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia rubricaulis
(Haw.) L.Bolus; S. Afr. Gard. 17: 35 (1927), L. Bolus, Notes Mesembryanthemum 1, 132 (1928)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Conservation Status: IUCN I
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum rubricaule Haw.; Misc. Nat. 77 (1803)
species :
Ruschia rupestris
Klak; S. African J. Bot. 156: 151 (2023)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia rupicola
(Engl.) Schwantes; Z. Sukkulentenk. 187 (1926), non L. Bolus 1933
Distribution: S-Namibia
27 NAM
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum niveum (L.Bolus) N.E.Br.; Gard. Chron., ser. 3, 87: 32 (1930)
= Mesembryanthemum rupicola Engl.; Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 43(1-2): 191 (1909)
= Mesembryanthemum steingroeveri Engl.; Engl. Pflanzenw. Afr. 3(1) (Engl. & Drude, Veg. der Erde, 9) 154 (1915), in obs.
= Ruschia nivea L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 45 (1929)
= Ruschia steingroeveri (Engl.) Schwantes; Z. Sukkulentenk. 2: 187 (1926)
species :
Ruschia ruralis
(N.E.Br.) Schwantes; Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 43: 230 (1938)
Distribution: South Africa (North-West Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum rurale N.E.Br.; Burtt Davy, Man. Fl. Pl. & Ferns, Pt. 1, 46, 160. 161 (1926)
species :
Ruschia ruschiana
(Dinter) Dinter & Schwantes; Z. Sukkulentenk. 20 (1927)
Distribution: S-Namibia
27 NAM
Synonyms: hidden
= Lithops ruschiana (Dinter) N.E.Br.; Gard. Chron., ser. 3, 79: 116 (1926)
= Mesembryanthemum psammophilum Dinter; (1923)
= Mesembryanthemum ruschianum Dinter; Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 19: 179 (1923)
= Ruschia psammophila (Dinter) Dinter & Schwantes; Z. Sukkulentenk. 3: 20 (1927)
species :
Ruschia sabulicola
Dinter; Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 30: 190 (1932)
Distribution: Namibia
27 NAM
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum sabulicola Dinter; Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 12, 98 (1928)
species :
Ruschia sandbergensis
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum, Pt. 3, 334 (1958)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Lampranthus herrei (L.Bolus) L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 3: 169 (1939)
= Mesembryanthemum herrei L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 276 (1931)
species :
Ruschia sarmentosa
(Haw.) Schwantes ex H.Jacobsen; Nat. Cact. & Succ. J. 4: 58 (1949)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum filamentosum Eckl. & Zeyh.; Enum. Pl. Afric. Austral.: 311 (1837), nom. illeg.
= Mesembryanthemum sarmentosum Haw.; Syn. Pl. Succ. 238 (1812)
= Mesembryanthemum simile Harv.; Rev. Pl. Succ. 115 (1821)
= Ruschia sarmentosa var. rigida (Salm-Dyck) Schwantes; (1840)
species :
Ruschia scabra
H.E.K.Hartmann; Bradleya 14: 46 (1996)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia schollii
(Salm-Dyck) Schwantes ex H.Jacobsen; Nat. Cact. & Succ. J. 4: 58 (1949)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum aduncum Jacq.; Fragm. 43 (1804) (non Jacq. 1803)
= Mesembryanthemum multiflorum Eckl. & Zeyh.; Enum. Pl. Afric. Austral. 314 (1834-1835)
= Mesembryanthemum recurvum Haw.; Suppl. Pl. Succ.: 90 (1819), nom. illeg. (non Moench 1802)
= Mesembryanthemum schollii Salm-Dyck; Observ. Bot. Horto Dyck. 1: 10 (1820)
= Mesembryanthemum schollii var. caledonicum L.Bolus; Ann. Bolus Herb. 3: 161 (1923)
= Ruschia schollii var. caledonica (L.Bolus) Schwantes
species :
Ruschia semidentata
(Haw.) Schwantes; Z. Sukkulentenk. 2: 187 (1926)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum semidentatum Haw.; Suppl. Pl. Succ.: 95 (1819)
species :
Ruschia semiglobosa
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum, Pt. 3, 217 (1950)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia senaria
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 108 (1929)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum senarium (L.Bolus) N.E.Br.; Gard. Chron., ser. 3, 87: 32 (1930)
species :
Ruschia serrulata
(Haw.) Schwantes; Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 43: 230 (1938)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum burmanni Haw.; Saxifrag. Enum. 2: 106 (1821)
= Mesembryanthemum serrulatum Haw.; Misc. Nat. 77 (1870)
species :
Ruschia sessilis
(Thunb.) H.E.K.Hartmann; Bradleya 16: 85 (1998)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Corpuscularia cymbiformis (Haw.) Schwantes; Z. Sukkulentenk. 2: 186 (1926)
= Drosanthemum sessile (Thunb.) Schwantes; Z. Sukkulentenk. 3: 106 (1927)
= Mesembryanthemum cymbiforme Haw.; Observ. Mesemb. 264 (1795)
= Mesembryanthemum sessile Thunb.; Nov. Act. Cur. 8, App. 14 (1791)
species :
Ruschia singula
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum, Pt. 3, 282 (1954)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia solitaria
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum, Pt. 3, 337 (1958)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia spinosa
(L.) Dehn; Mitt. Inst. Allg. Bot. Hamburg 24: 191 (1992)
Distribution: S-Namibia; South Africa (N-Cape Prov., W-Cape Prov., E-Cape Prov.)
27 NAM SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Eberlanzia aculeata (N.E.Br.) Schwantes; Z. Sukkulentenk. 3: 30 (1927)
= Eberlanzia albertensis (L.Bolus) L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum, Pt. 3, 387 (1958)
= Eberlanzia globularis (L.Bolus) L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 3: 387 (1958)
= Eberlanzia hospitalis (Dinter) Schwant; Z. Sukkulentenk. 2: 189 (1926)
= Eberlanzia macroura (L.Bolus) L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum, Pt. 3, 387 (1958)
= Eberlanzia micrantha (Berger) Schwantes; Z. Sukkulentenk. 2: 189 (1926)
= Eberlanzia mucronifera (Haw.) Schwantes; Z. Sukkulentenk. 2: 189 (1926)
= Eberlanzia spinosa (L.) Schwantes; Z. Sukkulentenk. 2: 189 (1926)
= Mesembryanthemum aculeatum N.E.Br.; Bothalia 1: 163 (1923)
= Mesembryanthemum hospitale Dinter; Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 19: 130 (1923)
= Mesembryanthemum mucroniferum Haw.; Till. Phil. Mag. 62: 381 (1823)
= Mesembryanthemum mucroniflorum Sond.; Fl. Cap. [Harvey] 2: 615 (1862)
= Mesembryanthemum pulverulentum Willd.; Enum. Pl. Hort. Berol. 533 (1809)
= Mesembryanthemum spinosum L.; Sp. Pl. 483 (1753)
= Mesembryanthemum spinosum var. micranthum Pax; Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 10: 12 (1889)
= Ruschia albertensis L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum, Pt. 3, 282 (1954)
= Ruschia globularis L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 413 (1933)
= Ruschia macroura L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum, Pt. 3, 281 (1954)
species :
Ruschia staminodiosa
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 1: 140 (1928)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum staminodiosum (L.Bolus) N.E.Br.; Gard. Chron., ser. 3, 87: 32 (1930)
species :
Ruschia stricta
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 1: 146 (1928)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Remarks: belongs in Scopelogena
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum sublunatum N.E.Br.; Gard. Chron., Ser. III. 87: 32 (1930)
species :
Ruschia strubeniae
(L.Bolus) Schwantes ex H.Jacobsen; Nat. Cact. & Succ. J. 4: 58 (1949)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum strubeniae L.Bolus; Ann. Bolus Herb. 3: 5 (1920)
species :
Ruschia suaveolens
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 352 (1932)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia subpaniculata
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 503 (1935)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia subsphaerica
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 208 (1930)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia subteres
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 434 (1934)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia tardissima
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 353 (1932)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov., W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia tecta
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 332 (1932)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia tenella
(Haw.) Schwantes; Z. Sukkulentenk. 3: 19 (1927)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum tenellum Haw.; Observ. Mesemb. 315 (1795)
species :
Ruschia testacea
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 435 (1934)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia tribracteata
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 238 (1931)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia triflora
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 109 (1929)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum triflorum (L.Bolus) N.E.Br.; Gard. Chron., ser. 3, 87: 33 (1930)
species :
Ruschia truteri
L.Bolus; J. S. African Bot. 28: 299 (1962)
Distribution: South Africa (E-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia tumidula
(Haw.) Schwantes; Z. Sukkulentenk. 3: 20 (1927)
Distribution: Namibia; South Africa (W-Cape Prov.); Australia [I] (Western Australia [I], South Australia [I], Victoria [I]); New Zealand [I]
27 NAM SAF 50 aus 51 nzl
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum tumidulum Haw.; Syn. Pl. Succ. 286 (1812)
species :
Ruschia turgida
(L.Bolus) Klak; Phytotaxa 433(1): 42 (2020)
Distribution: Namibia
27 NAM
Synonyms: hidden
= Ruschia stricta var. turgida L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum [H. M. L. Bolus] 2: 207 (1930)
species :
Ruschia uitenhagensis
(L.Bolus) Schwantes; Z. Sukkulentenk. 3: 10520 (1927)
Distribution: South Africa (E-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum uitenhagense L.Bolus; Ann. Bolus Herb. 4: 82 (1927)
species :
Ruschia umbellata
(L.) Schwantes; Z. Sukkulentenk. 3: 20 (1927)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum anomalum Willd.; Enum. Pl.: 531 (1809)
= Mesembryanthemum umbellatum L.; Sp. Pl. 481 (1753)
species :
Ruschia uncinata
(L.) Schwantes; Z. Sukkulentenk. 2: 187 (1926)
Distribution: Namibia; South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 NAM SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum coralliforme Vest; Syll. Pl. Nov. 2: 224 (1828)
= Mesembryanthemum uncinatum L.; Sp. Pl. 483 (1753)
= Mesembryanthemum uncinellum Salm-Dyck ex Haw.; Saxifrag. Enum. 2: 125 (1821)
= Ruschia uncinella (Salm-Dyck ex Haw.) Schwantes; Z. Sukkulentenk. 2: 187 (1926)
species :
Ruschia unidens
(Haw.) Schwantes; Z. Sukkulentenk. 2: 187 (1926)
Distribution: South Africa (Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum rigidicaule Eckl. & Zeyh.; Enum. Pl. Afric. Austral.: 310 (1837)
= Mesembryanthemum unidens Haw.; Till. Phil. Mag. 68: 331 (1826)
species :
Ruschia vaginata
(Haw.) Schwantes; Z. Sukkulentenk. 3: 19 (1927)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Ruschia vaginella Klak; Phytotaxa 433(1): 42 (2020), nom. nov. superfl.
= Mesembryanthemum vaginatum Haw.; Misc. Nat. 95 (1821), nom. illeg.
species :
Ruschia valida
Schwantes; Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 43: 228 (1938)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Ruschia robusta Schwantes; Monatsschr. Deutsch. Kakt. Ges. 2: 66 (1930) (non L. Bolus 1929)
species :
Ruschia vanbredae
L.Bolus; J. S. African Bot. 28: 296 (1962)
Distribution: South Africa (E-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia vanderbergiae
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 503 (1935)
Distribution: South Africa (E-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia vanheerdei
L.Bolus; J. S. African Bot. 29: 15 (1963)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia vanniekerkiae
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 335 (1932)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia variabilis
Klak; S. African J. Bot. 156: 146 (2023)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia versicolor
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 7 (1928)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum coloratum N.E.Br.; Gard. Chron., Ser. III. 87: 33 (1930)
species :
Ruschia vetovalida
H.E.K.Hartmann; Bradleya 16: 85 (1998), nom. nov.
Distribution: South Africa (Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Cephalophyllum validum (Haw.) Schwantes; Gartenflora 77: 69 (1928)
= Mesembryanthemum validum Haw.; Till. Phil. Mag. 68: 329 (1826)
species :
Ruschia victoris
(L.Bolus) L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 94 (1929)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum victoris L.Bolus; Ann. Bolus Herb. 4: 7 (1925)
species :
Ruschia virens
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 21 (1928)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum dumosum N.E.Br.; Gard. Chron., Ser. III. 87: 33 (1930)
species :
Ruschia virgata
(Haw.) L.Bolus; S. Afr. Gard. 17: 239 (1927)
Distribution: South Africa (W-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
Synonyms: hidden
= Antimima virgata (Haw.) Dehn; Mitt. Inst. Allg. Bot. Hamburg 22: 213 (1988)
= Mesembryanthemum opulentum L.Bolus; Ann. Bolus Herb. 2: 28 (1916)
= Mesembryanthemum virgatum Haw.; Misc. Nat. 88 (1803)
species :
Ruschia viridifolia
L.Bolus; Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 147 (1929)
Distribution: South Africa (N-Cape Prov.)
27 SAF
species :
Ruschia vulvaria
(Dinter) Schwantes; Z. Sukkulentenk. 2: 187 (1926)
Distribution: Namibia
27 NAM
Synonyms: hidden
= Mesembryanthemum vulvaria Dinter; Neue Pfl. Deutsch-Südwest-Afr. 44 (1914)
