Gelasine rigida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ravenna
Source:
iplants
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 10: 315 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789092
Common Names
- Gelasine rigida
- Rigid star lily
- Rigid lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gelasine rigida (also called Rigid Star-of-Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers. It is native to the northern Cape region of South Africa, and is found in grassland and fynbos habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Gelasine rigida is used in the garden as an ornamental plant and is also used in the production of dyes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gelasine rigida is yellow, and the seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gelasine rigida is a perennial herbaceous plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Gelasine rigida
Gelasine rigida is native to the Caribbean islands of Cuba, Hispaniola, and Jamaica.
Gelasine rigida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gelasine rigida?
Gelasine rigida
What is the common name of Gelasine rigida?
Rigid Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Gelasine rigida?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Gelasine genus
Species in the Iridaceae family
Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-327689: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.