Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
rigens
ID:
446048

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
wcs

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 2(1): 67 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445380



Common Names

  • Hypolytrum rigens
  • Rigid Water-nymph
  • Rigid Water-nymph


Searching for Hypolytrum rigens? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Hypolytrum rigens (also called Rigid Hypolytrum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Asia. It grows in wet places, such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows. It has narrow, grass-like leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hypolytrum rigens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hypolytrum rigens is a white or pale pink umbel, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oblong, with a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are thin, with a single stem and small, oval leaves.

Searching for Hypolytrum rigens? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Hypolytrum rigens is a perennial herb native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Hypolytrum rigens

Hypolytrum rigens can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Hypolytrum rigens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypolytrum rigens?

Hypolytrum rigens

What is the common name of Hypolytrum rigens?

Rigid False Nettle

What is the natural habitat of Hypolytrum rigens?

It is found in moist woodlands, thickets, and along streams and rivers.

Species in the Hypolytrum genus

Hypolytrum africanum, Hypolytrum amorimii, Hypolytrum amplum, Hypolytrum angolense, Hypolytrum bahiense, Hypolytrum balakrishnanii, Hypolytrum bullatum, Hypolytrum cacuminum, Hypolytrum capitulatum, Hypolytrum chevalieri, Hypolytrum compactum, Hypolytrum dissitiflorum, Hypolytrum elegans, Hypolytrum espiritosantense, Hypolytrum flavinux, Hypolytrum glaziovii, Hypolytrum glomerulatum, Hypolytrum hainanense, Hypolytrum heteromorphum, Hypolytrum heterophyllum, Hypolytrum humile, Hypolytrum jardimii, Hypolytrum jenmanii, Hypolytrum lancifolium, Hypolytrum laxum, Hypolytrum leptocalamum, Hypolytrum longifolium, Hypolytrum longirostre, Hypolytrum lucennoi, Hypolytrum mauritianum, Hypolytrum nemorum, Hypolytrum nudicaule, Hypolytrum nudum, Hypolytrum ohwianum, Hypolytrum pallidiceps, Hypolytrum paraense, Hypolytrum paucistrobiliferum, Hypolytrum poecilolepis, Hypolytrum polystachyum, Hypolytrum pulchrum, Hypolytrum purpurascens, Hypolytrum pynaertii, Hypolytrum rigens, Hypolytrum scaberrimum, Hypolytrum schnellianum, Hypolytrum schraderianum, Hypolytrum secans, Hypolytrum senegalense, Hypolytrum sphaerostachyum, Hypolytrum spongiosum,

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:328712-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].