Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rigidula
ID:
23516

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) Makino

Source:
gcc

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 14: 144 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022845



Common Names

  • Madhuca sessiliflora
  • Sessile-flowered Mahua
  • Sessile-flowered Butter Tree


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium rigidulum Miq. [unknown]
  • Macroclinidium rigidulum (Miq.) Makino [unknown]

Description

Pertya rigidula (also called Rigid Pertya, among many other common names) is a shrub with white flowers and linear leaves. It is native to the Caucasus and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pertya rigidula is an evergreen shrub that is commonly used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and small white flowers. It can also be used in hedges and topiary, and can be used as an edible plant, with its leaves and flowers being used in salads.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pertya rigidula has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single set of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pertya rigidula is a shrub native to South America. It is easily propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can also be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and may take several weeks to establish.

Where to Find Pertya rigidula

Pertya rigidula is found in the temperate forests of Europe, from the British Isles to the Caucasus.

Pertya rigidula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pertya rigidula?

Pertya rigidula

What is the common name of Pertya rigidula?

Rigid Pertia

What is the growth habit of Pertya rigidula?

It is a low-growing, evergreen shrub

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-122082: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Tomitarô Makino (1862-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makino' in the authors string.