Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
rigida
ID:
403122

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mast.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 21: 587 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402454



Common Names

  • Elegia rigida
  • Rigida Elegia
  • Elegia Rigida


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Synonyms

  • Elegia obtusiflora Mast. [unknown]
  • Elegia spathacea attenuata Pillans [unknown]

Description

Elegia rigida (also called Rigid Cape-rush, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Restionaceae. It is native to South Africa. It grows in moist grasslands, marshes, and wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Elegia rigida is used for ornamental purposes, as it has attractive flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elegia rigida has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elegia rigida is a perennial grass native to South Africa. It is best propagated by seed, but can also be propagated by division. It prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in full sun. It is best grown in well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some flooding.

Where to Find Elegia rigida

Elegia rigida is native to South Africa. It can be found in moist areas, near rivers and streams, and in wet savannas.

Elegia rigida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elegia rigida?

Elegia rigida

What type of plant is Elegia rigida?

It is a type of sedge.

Where does Elegia rigida grow?

It is native to South Africa.

Species in the Elegia genus

Elegia altigena, Elegia asperiflora, Elegia atratiflora, Elegia caespitosa, Elegia capensis, Elegia coleura, Elegia cuspidata, Elegia deusta, Elegia equisetacea, Elegia esterhuyseniae, Elegia extensa, Elegia fastigata, Elegia fenestrata, Elegia filacea, Elegia fistulosa, Elegia fucata, Elegia galpinii, Elegia grandis, Elegia grandispicata, Elegia hutchinsonii, Elegia intermedia, Elegia juncea, Elegia mucronata, Elegia muirii, Elegia neesii, Elegia nuda, Elegia persistens, Elegia prominens, Elegia racemosa, Elegia rigida, Elegia spathacea, Elegia squamosa, Elegia stipularis, Elegia stokoei, Elegia thyrsifera, Elegia thyrsoidea, Elegia vaginulata, Elegia verreauxii, Elegia macrocarpa, Elegia elephantina, Elegia ebracteata, Elegia decipiens, Elegia acockii, Elegia aggregata, Elegia hookeriana, Elegia tectorum, Elegia recta, Elegia microcarpa, Elegia marlothii, Elegia namaquense,

Species in the Restionaceae family

Alexgeorgea ganopoda, Alexgeorgea nitens, Alexgeorgea subterranea, Anarthria gracilis, Anarthria humilis, Anarthria laevis, Anarthria polyphylla, Anarthria prolifera, Anarthria scabra, Anthochortus capensis, Anthochortus crinalis, Anthochortus ecklonii, Anthochortus graminifolius, Anthochortus insignis, Anthochortus laxiflorus, Anthochortus singularis, Aphelia brizula, Aphelia cyperoides, Aphelia drummondii, Aphelia gracilis, Aphelia nutans, Aphelia pumilio, Apodasmia brownii, Apodasmia chilensis, Apodasmia similis, Apodasmia ceramophila, Askidiosperma alboaristatum, Askidiosperma alticola, Askidiosperma andreaeanum, Askidiosperma capitatum, Askidiosperma chartaceum, Askidiosperma delicatulum, Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae, Askidiosperma insigne, Askidiosperma longiflorum, Askidiosperma nitidum, Askidiosperma paniculatum, Askidiosperma rugosum, Askidiosperma alticolum, Baloskion australe, Baloskion fimbriatum, Baloskion gracile, Baloskion longipes, Baloskion pallens, Baloskion stenocoleum, Baloskion tenuiculme, Baloskion tetraphyllum, Calorophus elongatus, Calorophus erostris, Cannomois aristata,

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