Status:
valid
Authors:
Devecchi
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 366(1): 86. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317977
Common Names
- Homalolepis rigida
- Rigid Homalolepis
- Rigid Bromeliad
Uses & Benefits
Homalolepis rigida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in water gardens and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Homalolepis rigida has small, white flowers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have short, rigid leaves.
Where to Find Homalolepis rigida
Homalolepis rigida is native to the Brazilian Cerrado region.
Homalolepis rigida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Homalolepis rigida?
Homalolepis rigida
What is the natural habitat of Homalolepis rigida?
Homalolepis rigida is found in humid montane forests of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest.
What is the average size of Homalolepis rigida?
Homalolepis rigida is a small plant, usually growing to a height of 5-10 cm.
Species in the Homalolepis genus
Homalolepis salubris,
Homalolepis suaveolens,
Homalolepis subcymosa,
Homalolepis suffruticosa,
Homalolepis tocantina,
Homalolepis warmingiana,
Homalolepis arenaria,
Homalolepis cavalcantei,
Homalolepis cuneata,
Homalolepis docensis,
Homalolepis floribunda,
Homalolepis insignis,
Homalolepis intermedia,
Homalolepis maiana,
Homalolepis planaltina,
Homalolepis pohliana,
Homalolepis pumila,
Homalolepis rigida,
Homalolepis rotundata,
Homalolepis trichilioides,
Homalolepis praecox,
Homalolepis glabra,
Homalolepis cedron,
Homalolepis paraensis,
Homalolepis morettii,
Homalolepis ferruginea,
Homalolepis bahiensis,
Homalolepis guajirensis,
Species in the Simaroubaceae family
Ailanthus vietnamensis,
Ailanthus altissima,
Ailanthus excelsus,
Ailanthus fordii,
Ailanthus integrifolia,
Ailanthus triphysa,
Amaroria soulameoides,
Brucea antidysenterica,
Brucea bruceadelpha,
Brucea guineensis,
Brucea javanica,
Brucea macrocarpa,
Brucea mollis,
Brucea tenuifolia,
Brucea tonkinensis,
Brucea trichotoma,
Castela calcicola,
Castela coccinea,
Castela depressa,
Castela emoryi,
Castela erecta,
Castela galapageia,
Castela jacquiniifolia,
Castela leonis,
Castela macrophylla,
Castela peninsularis,
Castela polyandra,
Castela retusa,
Castela spinosa,
Castela stewartii,
Castela tortuosa,
Castela tweediei,
Castela victorinii,
Eurycoma apiculata,
Eurycoma harmandiana,
Eurycoma longifolia,
Gymnostemon zaizou,
Homalolepis salubris,
Homalolepis suaveolens,
Homalolepis subcymosa,
Homalolepis suffruticosa,
Homalolepis tocantina,
Homalolepis warmingiana,
Homalolepis arenaria,
Homalolepis cavalcantei,
Homalolepis cuneata,
Homalolepis docensis,
Homalolepis floribunda,
Homalolepis insignis,
Homalolepis intermedia,