Compact, evergreen subshrub with creeping rootstock to 18 inches high, more or less arching scarcely woody. Krzisch 1856 found ruscus hypoglossum also at cierna skala at losonec in the male. Ruscus hypoglossum is a small evergreen shrub with a native range from italy north to austria and slovakia and east to turkey and crimea. Ruscus aculeatus butchers broom as a potential treatment for orthostatic hypotension, with a case report. Chase ruscus hypophyllum israeliholland ruscus is a relatively new cut foliage crop which is becoming popular with retail florists. Media in category ruscus hypophyllumthe following 5 files are in this category, out of 5 total. It is a hybrid only known in the female state between ruscus hypoglossum and r. You can register for a 14 day free trial subscription, or subscribe now for full access. Its vasoconstrictive and venotonic properties make it ideally suited to treat the pooling of blood in the limbs, lack of venous tone, and lack of neurally mediated vasoconstriction that frequently characterize oh. Common names include spineless butchersbroom, mouse thorn and horse tongue lily. Ruscus hypoglossum horse tongue lily care plant varieties. In this flora and also in a later one with the same title endlicher 1830 a few sites are listed around bratislava. Seven steroidal glycosides, along with one known glycoside, were isolated from the rhizomes of ruscus hypophyllum. Ruscus hypoglossum name synonyms platyruscus hypoglossum l.
Ruscus hypophyllum is an extremely durable cut foliage crop. The record derives from wcsp data supplied on 20120323 which reports it as an accepted name record 286765 with original publication details. Ruscus aculeatus, or butchers broom, is a woodland shrub native to europe, it has hollylike leaves and bright red berries. University of florida, ifas central florida research and education center apopka cfrecapopka research report, rh9316. Ruscus alexandrinus garsault ruscus alexandrinus oppr ruscus humilis salisb. Media in category ruscus hypophyllum the following 5 files are in this category, out of 5 total. Floridahollandisraeli ruscus production and use 2 floral design, landscape and interiorscape uses floral design use r. Spreads slowly by rhizomes and makes an elegant year round ground cover. It is a great groundcover for under trees, because it is shadeloving and not invasive. Ruscus hypophyllum spanish butchers broom plant lust.
Ruscus is a genus of six species of flowering plants, native to western and southern europe. Ruscus species, spineless butchers broom ruscus hypophyllum. Hard ruscus is completely different to soft ruscus. Ruscus hypoglossum posted on may 25, 2014 by stephenryan in collector plants, drought tolerant, evergreen, foliage plants, good for cutting, good pot plant, ground cover, perennials, shade tolerant, winter interest, woodlanders. This is related to asparagus and the apparent leaves are not leaves at all but modified stem parts called cladodes and in the midvein of these rests a tiny inconspicuous and that is being generous flower. It also holds traditional medicinal uses, which maily focus around improving blood flow in the veins by contracting them. Ruscus aculeatus is an alphaadrenergic agonist that causes venous constriction by directly activating postjunctional alpha1 and alpha2receptors, in turn stimulating the release of noradrenaline at the level of the vascular wall.
Henriettes herbal is one of the oldest and largest herbal medicine sites on the net. Ruscus aculeatus, a phytotherapeutic agent that is well known in europe, may, however, change this. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about ruscus species, spineless butchers broom ruscus hypophyllum supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles database at daves gard. As a condition for access you agree that the commonwealth makes no representations or warranties regarding the database and does not accept any liability in connection with reliance on the information contained within the database including by third parties you in any way allow or assist to access the information. Phytochemical screening of the rhizomes of ruscus hypophyllum liliaceae has resulted in the isolation of five spirostanol saponins 15. This document was downloaded for personal use only. Its smooth, midgreen, ovate leaves are actually modified flattened stems and it is on these that its small cream coloured flowers are positioned in spring. The species is dioecious individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if. The leaves have a leathery texture, and are extremely hardy. Steroidal glycosides from the rhizomes of ruscus hypophyllum. A study on the genus ruscus and its horticultural value slideshare.
Pdf steroidal saponins from the rhizomes of ruscus hypophyllum. The plant list includes a further 7 scientific plant names of infraspecific rank for the genus ruscus. Its been online since 1995, and is run by henriette kress, a herbalist in helsinki, finland. The plant list includes 26 scientific plant names of species rank for the genus ruscus. Ancient woodland indicator ruscus aculeatus is an ancient woodland indicator plant, this means that its presence suggests a wood is more likely. General information about ruscus hypophyllum ruchy western mediterranean to italy and tunisia, introduced into mediterranean countries further east libya, turkey. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about ruscus species, butchers broom ruscus hypoglossum supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles database at dave s garden. A beautiful plant that takes dry shade and will even compete with tree roots leaves are sought after and berries in season by floral arrangers for filler leaves can be. The species name comes from two greek words hypo and glossa meaning under and tongue description. Ruscus hypoglossum butcher s broom compact, evergreen subshrub with creeping rootstock to 18 inches tall with 35 inch long cladodes modified stems which take the place of true leaves at branch tips and small yellow flowers in the axil of the leaf. The therapeutic properties of this plant are to increase circulation, reduce edema water retention, reduce swelling and to act as an antiinflammatory and the extract has been used with good results in the treatment of. Stamps ruscus hypophyllum figure 1 is called floridahollandisraeli ruscus because it is produced commercially in florida and israel also columbia and the middle east and sold at the dutch auctions. It is hardy along with ruscus hypoglossum, where r. Ruscus aculeatus is an evergreen shrub growing to 0.
The functional morphology of juvenile plants tolerant of strong. Ruscus is a genus of six species of flowering plants, native to western and southern europe including northern to southern england, macaronesia, northwestern africa, and southwestern asia east to the caucasus. We do not intend the plant list to be complete for names of infraspecific rank. Text is available under the creative commons attributionsharealike license. In the wholesale flower markets, hard ruscus is sold in wraps of 50 stems. Ruscus hypoglossum is a small evergreen shrub with a native range from italy north to austria. Seeds from italy is a seed catalog company offering vegetable seeds, herb seeds, and flower seeds imported from italy from the seed company franchi sementi.
Ruscus aculeatus butchers broom root extract acts mainly on microcirculation, decreasing capillary permeability due to its content of a flavonoid called rutin. Ruscus produces a single straight stem with dark green, teardrop shaped leaves. You may be able to view a pdf document by just doubleclicking it. Sixty percent of rootless shoots produced flowers on the. David mann, plant heritage national collection holder for ruscus, states. Ruscus aculeatus is an herb commonly referred to as butchers broom due to its hard roots and supposed antibacterial properties being traditionally used to clean the cutting boards of butchers. The first reports on occurence of ruscus hypoglossum in slovakia are from 1791 in flora posoniensis lumnitzer 1791. Different stem lengths are available in 55cm, 60cm, 70cm and 80cm. Ruscus is extremely versatile and can be used in almost any arrangement or bouquet successfully.
Ruscus angustifolius, fructu summis ramulis innascente. Spanish butchers broom luxurious deep green shiny leaves in a spreading clump 2 corative bright red berries in fall winter. Ruscus hypophyllum ruchyoverview eppo global database. Holland ruscus has flowers that appear in the middle of the cladopylls and the female flowers develop red berries that are frequently used in weddings. In the apg iii classification system, it is placed in the family asparagaceae, subfamily nolinoideae formerly the family ruscaceae. It takes a more upright form and has larger round leaves. Deer resistant plants, drought tolerant plants, dry shade plants, insect attracting plants, medicinal plants, rabbit resistant plants, xeriscaping plants, evergreen. Pdf phytochemical screening of the rhizomes of ruscus hypophyllum liliaceae has resulted in the isolation of five spirostanol saponins 15.
The optimal 2,4d concentration for promoting shoot bud formation and growth was 0. Pdf steroidal saponins from the rhizomes of ruscus. Each plant profile in the database contains nomenclature info, botanical data, plant description, large, highresolution pictures, images and photos of the plants and its parts. This has to be the ultimate plant for dry shade, in fact it will grow in the driest and darkest shade you can find so. Phytochemical screening of the rhizomes of ruscus hypophyllum liliaceae has resulted in the isolation of. Ruscus aculeatus supplement health benefits, dosage. Two other species were studied as comparators, ruscus hypoglossum, less tolerant of drought. Dry shade plants, rain garden plants, xeriscaping plants, ruscus hypophyllum, buy ruscus hypophyllum for sale from plant delights nursery, awardwinning mail order perennial plants online. Phytochemical screening of the rhizomes of ruscus hypophyllum liliaceae has resulted in the isolation of five spirostanol saponins 15 including a new saponin 4. Ruscus hypophyllum pungitopo maggiore flora italiana. Certification list type iii all states negative for burrowing, reniform and guava rootknot nematodes florida hill nursery shawn graham 407 9215667. This is the profile for the plant ruscus hypophyllum greater butchers broom belladonna. Ruscus aculeatus butchers broom knee holly pfaf plant.