Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rigida
ID:
130012

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 880 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129341



Common Names

  • Stiff Goldenrod
  • Stiff Solidago
  • Stiff-Leaved Goldenrod


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Synonyms

  • Aster rigidus rigidus [unknown]
  • Oligoneuron grandiflorum (Raf.) Small [unknown]
  • Solidago rigida rigida [unknown]
  • Oligoneuron rigidum rigidum [unknown]
  • Oligoneuron rigidum Small [unknown]

Description

Solidago rigida (also called Stiff Goldenrod, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and narrow, green leaves. Native to the western United States, it is found in dry, open habitats such as sagebrush steppe and pinyon-juniper woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Solidago rigida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Solidago rigida sub. rigida
Solidago rigida sub. glabrata (Braun) S.B.Heard & Semple
Solidago rigida sub. humilis (Porter) S.B.Heard & Semple

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Solidago rigida has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, brown and oval in shape. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solidago rigida is a hardy perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated from seed or division and can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Solidago rigida

Solidago rigida is native to North America and can be found in the United States and Canada. It is commonly found in open woodlands, meadows, and prairies.

Solidago rigida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Solidago rigida?

Solidago rigida

What is the common name of Solidago rigida?

Stiff Goldenrod

What is the natural habitat of Solidago rigida?

It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands in North America

Species in the Solidago genus

Solidago erecta, Solidago ericamerioides, Solidago latissimifolia, Solidago macrophylla, Solidago petiolaris, Solidago pringlei, Solidago nitida, Solidago shortii, Solidago drummondii, Solidago patula, Solidago radula, Solidago arenicola, Solidago leiocarpa, Solidago nemoralis, Solidago villosicarpa, Solidago nana, Solidago minutissima, Solidago chilensis, Solidago roanensis, Solidago curtisii, Solidago sempervirens, Solidago leiophallax, Solidago patagonica, Solidago azorica, Solidago asperula, Solidago velutina, Solidago odora, Solidago mexicana, Solidago kralii, Solidago flexicaulis, Solidago rugosa, Solidago plumosa, Solidago speciosa, Solidago bicolor, Solidago tarda, Solidago glomerata, Solidago rigidiuscula, Solidago sempervirens, Solidago maheuxii, Solidago pallida, Solidago caesia, Solidago delicatula, Solidago gracillima, Solidago speciosa, Solidago decurrens, Solidago ouachitensis, Solidago gattingeri, Solidago tortifolia, Solidago ulmifolia, Solidago ludoviciana,

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