Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
ksu
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 34: 204 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000714682
Common Names
- Halgania rigida
- Rigid Halgania
- Rigid
Description
Halgania rigida (also called 'Rigid Halgania', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small, narrow leaves and small white to pink flowers. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in the eastern and southern parts of Australia.
Uses & Benefits
Halgania rigida is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Halgania rigida is white, and the seed is small, black, and triangular-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Halgania rigida is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows to 1-2 m in height. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun to part shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and placed in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Halgania rigida
Halgania rigida is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.
Halgania rigida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Halgania rigida?
Halgania rigida
What is the common name of Halgania rigida?
Rigid Halgania
What is the habitat of Halgania rigida?
Halgania rigida is found in heathland, shrubland, and woodlands in Western Australia.
Species in the Halgania genus
Halgania andromedifolia,
Halgania argyrophylla,
Halgania bebrana,
Halgania brachyrhyncha,
Halgania corymbosa,
Halgania cyanea,
Halgania erecta,
Halgania glabra,
Halgania integerrima,
Halgania lavandulacea,
Halgania littoralis,
Halgania preissiana,
Halgania rigida,
Halgania sericiflora,
Halgania solanacea,
Halgania tomentosa,
Halgania viscosa,
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis,
Actinocarya tibetica,
Adelocaryum coelestinum,
Adelocaryum flexuosum,
Adelocaryum malabaricum,
Adelocaryum nebulicola,
Adelocaryum lambertianum,
Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum,
Aegonychon zollingeri,
Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum,
Aegonychon calabricum,
Aegonychon calabrum,
Afrotysonia africana,
Afrotysonia glochidiata,
Afrotysonia pilosicaulis,
Alkanna amana,
Alkanna angustifolia,
Alkanna areolata,
Alkanna attilae,
Alkanna aucheriana,
Alkanna auranitica,
Alkanna bracteosa,
Alkanna caliensis,
Alkanna cappadocica,
Alkanna confusa,
Alkanna corcyrensis,
Alkanna cordifolia,
Alkanna dumanii,
Alkanna frigida,
Alkanna froedinii,
Alkanna galilaea,
Alkanna graeca,
Alkanna haussknechtii,
Alkanna hellenica,
Alkanna hirsutissima,
Alkanna hispida,
Alkanna incana,
Alkanna intercedens,
Alkanna jordanovii,
Alkanna kotschyana,
Alkanna leiocarpa,
Alkanna leptophylla,
Alkanna lutea,
Alkanna macrophylla,
Alkanna macrosiphon,
Alkanna maleolens,
Alkanna megacarpa,
Alkanna methanaea,
Alkanna milliana,
Alkanna mughlae,