Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
rigida
ID:
465249

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Stafleu) Marc.-Berti

Source:
cmp

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Pittieria 2: 14 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464581

Common Names

  • Ruizterania Rigida
  • Rigid Ruizterania
  • Ruizterania Rigida

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Synonyms

  • Qualea rigida Stafleu [unknown]

Description

Ruizterania rigida (also called Rigid Ruizterania, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It grows in moist, shady habitats, and has small, white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Ruizterania rigida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ruizterania rigida is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruizterania rigida can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks.

Where to Find Ruizterania rigida

Ruizterania rigida can be found in South America.

Ruizterania rigida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruizterania rigida?

Ruizterania rigida

What is the common name of Ruizterania rigida?

Rigida ruizterania

What is the natural habitat of Ruizterania rigida?

Ruizterania rigida is native to the Mediterranean region

Species in the Vochysiaceae family

Callisthene dryadum, Callisthene erythroclada, Callisthene fasciculata, Callisthene inundata, Callisthene major, Callisthene microphylla, Callisthene minor, Callisthene mollissima, Erisma arietinum, Erisma bicolor, Erisma blancoa, Erisma bracteosum, Erisma calcaratum, Erisma costatum, Erisma djalma-batistae, Erisma floribundum, Erisma fuscum, Erisma gracile, Erisma japura, Erisma lanceolatum, Erisma laurifolium, Erisma maliforme, Erisma megalophyllum, Erisma micranthum, Erisma nitidum, Erisma niveum, Erisma silvae, Erisma splendens, Erisma tessmannii, Erisma uncinatum, Erisma panamense, Erismadelphus exsul, Erismadelphus sessilis, Korupodendron songweanum, Qualea marioniae, Qualea johannabakkerae, Qualea acuminata, Qualea amapaensis, Qualea amoena, Qualea brasiliana, Qualea brevipedicellata, Qualea calantha, Qualea calophylla, Qualea clavata, Qualea coerulea, Qualea cordata, Qualea cryptantha, Qualea cyanea, Qualea cymulosa, Qualea decorticans,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2528641: Based on the initial data import
Frans Stafleu (1921-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stafleu' in the authors string.
Luis Marcano-Berti (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marc.-Berti' in the authors string.