Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
rigida
ID:
639000

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aubl.) Harling

Source:
wcs

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. 17: 43 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638332



Common Names

  • Asplundia rigida
  • Rigid Wattle
  • Rigid Silver Wattle


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Description

Asplundia rigida (also called Rigid Asplundia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub, growing up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the Himalayas and grows in open forests and scrub at altitudes of 1500-3000 m. The leaves are ovate-lanceolate, 2-4 cm long, and the flowers are white, fragrant, and borne in clusters.

Uses & Benefits

Asplundia rigida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asplundia rigida has white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with thin, delicate stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplundia rigida is a tropical plant native to South America. It is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. It can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers warm, humid conditions and should be protected from direct sunlight.

Where to Find Asplundia rigida

Asplundia rigida is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It can be found in tropical rainforests and cloud forests.

Asplundia rigida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplundia rigida?

Asplundia rigida

What are the common names of Asplundia rigida?

Rigid Palm

What is the natural habitat of Asplundia rigida?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Asplundia genus

Asplundia acuminata, Asplundia ahlneri, Asplundia alata, Asplundia antioquiae, Asplundia aulacostigma, Asplundia aurantiaca, Asplundia australis, Asplundia brachyphylla, Asplundia brachypus, Asplundia brasiliensis, Asplundia cabrerae, Asplundia caput-medusae, Asplundia cayapensis, Asplundia clementinae, Asplundia cupulifera, Asplundia cuspidata, Asplundia cymbispatha, Asplundia divergens, Asplundia domingensis, Asplundia dussii, Asplundia ecuadoriensis, Asplundia euryspatha, Asplundia ewanii, Asplundia fagerlindii, Asplundia fanshawei, Asplundia fendleri, Asplundia ferruginea, Asplundia flavovaginata, Asplundia gamotepala, Asplundia gardneri, Asplundia gigantea, Asplundia glandulosa, Asplundia glaucophylla, Asplundia gleasonii, Asplundia goebelii, Asplundia guianensis, Asplundia harlingiana, Asplundia helicotricha, Asplundia heteranthera, Asplundia hookeri, Asplundia humilis, Asplundia insignis, Asplundia isabellina, Asplundia krukoffii, Asplundia labela, Asplundia latifolia, Asplundia latifrons, Asplundia liebmannii, Asplundia lilacina, Asplundia longicrura,

Species in the Cyclanthaceae family

Asplundia acuminata, Asplundia ahlneri, Asplundia alata, Asplundia antioquiae, Asplundia aulacostigma, Asplundia aurantiaca, Asplundia australis, Asplundia brachyphylla, Asplundia brachypus, Asplundia brasiliensis, Asplundia cabrerae, Asplundia caput-medusae, Asplundia cayapensis, Asplundia clementinae, Asplundia cupulifera, Asplundia cuspidata, Asplundia cymbispatha, Asplundia divergens, Asplundia domingensis, Asplundia dussii, Asplundia ecuadoriensis, Asplundia euryspatha, Asplundia ewanii, Asplundia fagerlindii, Asplundia fanshawei, Asplundia fendleri, Asplundia ferruginea, Asplundia flavovaginata, Asplundia gamotepala, Asplundia gardneri, Asplundia gigantea, Asplundia glandulosa, Asplundia glaucophylla, Asplundia gleasonii, Asplundia goebelii, Asplundia guianensis, Asplundia harlingiana, Asplundia helicotricha, Asplundia heteranthera, Asplundia hookeri, Asplundia humilis, Asplundia insignis, Asplundia isabellina, Asplundia krukoffii, Asplundia labela, Asplundia latifolia, Asplundia latifrons, Asplundia liebmannii, Asplundia lilacina, Asplundia longicrura,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-275771: Based on the initial data import
Jean Baptiste Christophore Fusée Aublet (1723-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubl.' in the authors string.
Gunnar Harling (1920-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harling' in the authors string.