Ecdeiocolea rigens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rigens
ID:
923422
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.G.Briggs
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Telopea 13: 70 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922757
Common Names
- Ecdeiocolea rigens
- Rigens Ecdeiocolea
- Rigens Ecdeiocolea Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ecdeiocolea rigens (also called Rigid Ecdeiocolea, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to tropical Africa. It has long, narrow leaves with a waxy texture and a thick, succulent stem. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Ecdeiocolea rigens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ecdeiocolea rigens has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ecdeiocolea rigens is a perennial grass native to Australia. It grows in a clump and has narrow, bright green leaves. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist soils. Propagation is best achieved through division of the clumps in spring or early summer. Seeds can also be collected and sown in spring.
Where to Find Ecdeiocolea rigens
Ecdeiocolea rigens can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Species in the Ecdeiocolea genus
Species in the Ecdeiocoleaceae family
References
Barbara G. Briggs (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.G.Briggs' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77111382-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.