Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Species:
rigida
ID:
483667

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 10: 69 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482999

Common Names

  • Petrophile rigida
  • Rigida Petrophile
  • Stiff Petrophile

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Synonyms

  • Protea rigida Poir. [unknown]

Description

Petrophile rigida (also called the stiff petrophile, among many other common names) is a small, woody shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Western Cape of South Africa and is found in fynbos and renosterveld habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Petrophile rigida is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Petrophile rigida has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Petrophile rigida can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in autumn or spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in autumn or spring and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be kept moist and in a sunny position.

Where to Find Petrophile rigida

Petrophile rigida can be found in Australia.

Petrophile rigida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Petrophile rigida?

Petrophile rigida

What is the common name of Petrophile rigida?

Rigida Petrophile

What is the natural habitat of Petrophile rigida?

It is native to South Africa.

Species in the Petrophile genus

Petrophile aculeata, Petrophile acicularis, Petrophile phylicoides, Petrophile merrallii, Petrophile misturata, Petrophile multisecta, Petrophile nivea, Petrophile pedunculata, Petrophile plumosa, Petrophile pauciflora, Petrophile incurvata, Petrophile glauca, Petrophile helicophylla, Petrophile heterophylla, Petrophile megalostegia, Petrophile media, Petrophile linearis, Petrophile longifolia, Petrophile imbricata, Petrophile serruriae, Petrophile semifurcata, Petrophile rigida, Petrophile scabriuscula, Petrophile sessilis, Petrophile seminuda, Petrophile shirleyae, Petrophile shuttleworthiana, Petrophile squamata, Petrophile striata, Petrophile stricta, Petrophile trifurcata, Petrophile wonganensis, Petrophile teretifolia, Petrophile recurva, Petrophile arcuata, Petrophile anceps, Petrophile cyathiforma, Petrophile divaricata, Petrophile diversifolia, Petrophile drummondii, Petrophile antecedens, Petrophile ericifolia, Petrophile fastigiata, Petrophile filifolia, Petrophile chrysantha, Petrophile aspera, Petrophile biloba, Petrophile biternata, Petrophile brevifolia, Petrophile carduacea,

Species in the Proteaceae family

Acidonia microcarpa, Adenanthos acanthophyllus, Adenanthos apiculatus, Adenanthos argyreus, Adenanthos barbigerus, Adenanthos cacomorphus, Adenanthos cuneatus, Adenanthos cunninghamii, Adenanthos cygnorum, Adenanthos detmoldii, Adenanthos dobagii, Adenanthos dobsonii, Adenanthos drummondii, Adenanthos ellipticus, Adenanthos eyrei, Adenanthos filifolius, Adenanthos flavidiflorus, Adenanthos forrestii, Adenanthos glabrescens, Adenanthos gracilipes, Adenanthos ileticos, Adenanthos intermedius, Adenanthos intricatus, Adenanthos labillardierei, Adenanthos linearis, Adenanthos macropodianus, Adenanthos meisneri, Adenanthos obovatus, Adenanthos oreophilus, Adenanthos pamelus, Adenanthos pungens, Adenanthos sericeus, Adenanthos strictus, Adenanthos teges, Adenanthos terminalis, Adenanthos velutinus, Adenanthos venosus, Agastachys odorata, Alloxylon brachycarpum, Alloxylon flammeum, Alloxylon pinnatum, Alloxylon wickhamii, Athertonia diversifolia, Aulax cancellata, Aulax pallasia, Aulax umbellata, Austromuellera trinervia, Austromuellera valida, Banksia acanthopoda, Banksia acuminata,