Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
rigidus
ID:
456702

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Nees

Source:
wcs

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 2(1): 167 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000456034



Common Names

  • Lagenocarpus Rigidus
  • Rigidus Orchid
  • Rigidus Lipstick Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Lerisca rigida (Kunth) Schltdl. [unknown]

Description

Lagenocarpus rigidus (also called 'Rigid Seagrape', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Polygonaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. This plant typically grows in coastal areas, such as beaches, sand dunes, and coral reefs.

Uses & Benefits

Lagenocarpus rigidus is used as a source of food and medicine. It is also used in traditional ceremonies and for its ornamental value.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lagenocarpus rigidus sub. rigidus
Lagenocarpus rigidus sub. tenuifolius (Boeckeler) T.Koyama & Maguire

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lagenocarpus rigidus is small, white and fragrant. The seed is a small, dark brown nut and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lagenocarpus rigidus is a tropical rainforest tree native to the islands of New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Lagenocarpus rigidus

Lagenocarpus rigidus can be found in tropical rainforests in South America.

Lagenocarpus rigidus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lagenocarpus rigidus?

Lagenocarpus rigidus

What is the common name of Lagenocarpus rigidus?

Rigid Lagenocarpus

What is the habitat of Lagenocarpus rigidus?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests

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:310058-1: 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].