Pseudostellaria rigida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rigida
ID:
1292837
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Komarov) Pax
Source:
tro
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. ed. 2 , 16c: 318 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292175
Common Names
- Pseudostellaria rigida
- Rigid False Starwort
- False Starwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pseudostellaria rigida (also called Rigid Starwort, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant with small, white flowers. It is native to East Asia and grows in grasslands, meadows, and forest margins.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudostellaria rigida is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat colds, fever, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pseudostellaria rigida has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pseudostellaria rigida is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C.
Where to Find Pseudostellaria rigida
Pseudostellaria rigida can be found in the Caucasus region.
Pseudostellaria rigida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudostellaria rigida?
Pseudostellaria rigida
What is the common name of Pseudostellaria rigida?
Starwort
What is the family of Pseudostellaria rigida?
Caryophyllaceae
Species in the Pseudostellaria genus
Pseudostellaria heterophylla, Pseudostellaria europaea, Pseudostellaria himalaica, Pseudostellaria helanshanensis, Pseudostellaria palibiniana, Pseudostellaria tibetica, Pseudostellaria sierrae, Pseudostellaria zhejiangensis, Pseudostellaria oxyphylla, Pseudostellaria jamesiana, Pseudostellaria borodinii, Pseudostellaria davidii, Pseudostellaria heterantha, Pseudostellaria japonica, Pseudostellaria rigida, Pseudostellaria rupestris, Pseudostellaria sylvatica,
Species in the Caryophyllaceae family
Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-6302945: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.