Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rigida
ID:
105716

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.M.Black

Source:
gcc

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Roy. Soc. South Australia 1918, xlii. 182.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000105045



Common Names

  • Rigid Minuria
  • Rigid Daisy
  • Minuria rigida


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Description

Minuria rigida (also called Rigid Minuria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas. It has small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Minuria rigida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, dysentery, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Minuria rigida is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are green and have a single stem with a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Minuria rigida is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is easily propagated from seed, cuttings, or division of the rootstock. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Minuria rigida

Minuria rigida can be found in the deserts of North and South America.

Minuria rigida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Minuria rigida?

Minuria rigida

What are the common names of Minuria rigida?

Common names of Minuria rigida include rigid daisy and rigid aster

Where does Minuria rigida grow?

Minuria rigida grows in temperate regions of South America

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,