Ruschianthus falcatus (Ruschianthus falcatus)
Description
Ruschianthus falcatus is a compact,tufted succulent-plant with strongly falcate leaves (laterally compressed into a sickle shape).These leaves are pinkish grey-green due to wax and crystal deposits with white patches on the slightly rough surface.It flowers in late winter to early spring and the greenish-yellow flowers each last a month and once fully opened they do not close again;the petals do not spread widely.With sufficient light,the plants look very attractive,but are not recommended for the beginner.It is the only species in the monotypic genus Ruschianthus.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Caryophyllales
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Family: Aizoaceae
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Genus: Ruschianthus
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