Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
rigidum
ID:
1414864

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.DC.) Kaz.Osaloo & Saadati

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 30: 110 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001427329



Common Names

  • Pseudoheterocaryum rigidum
  • Rigidum Pseudoheterocaryum
  • Rigidum


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Description

Pseudoheterocaryum rigidum (also called Rigidum Pseudoheterocaryum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 meters tall and is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudoheterocaryum rigidum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudoheterocaryum rigidum has small, white flowers that are tubular in shape and have a long, protruding stigma. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudoheterocaryum rigidum is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 5 m in height. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Pseudoheterocaryum rigidum

Pseudoheterocaryum rigidum is native to South America and can be found in moist, lowland forests.

Pseudoheterocaryum rigidum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudoheterocaryum rigidum?

Pseudoheterocaryum rigidum

What is the common name of Pseudoheterocaryum rigidum?

Rigid Pseudoheterocaryum

What is the natural habitat of Pseudoheterocaryum rigidum?

Forests and scrublands

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,

References

Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle (1806-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.DC.' in the authors string.
Shahrokh Kazempour Osaloo (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kaz.Osaloo' in the authors string.
Nasim Saadati: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Saadati' in the authors string.