Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
rigida
ID:
1143166

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wikstr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Vetensk. Acad. Handl. 1818: 326 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001142504



Common Names

  • Passerina rigida
  • Rigid Passerina
  • Passerina


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Description

Passerina rigida (also called 'Rigid Passerina', among many other common names) is a small, perennial, herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a short, woody stem and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Passerina rigida is used as an ornamental plant and is often planted in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Passerina rigida is yellow in color, with white petals. The seed is small, round and brown. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Passerina rigida is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate drought. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or layering.

Where to Find Passerina rigida

Passerina rigida is native to South Africa.

Species in the Thymelaeaceae family

Aetoxylon sympetalum, Amyxa pluricornis, Aquilaria apiculata, Aquilaria baillonii, Aquilaria banaense, Aquilaria beccariana, Aquilaria brachyantha, Aquilaria citrinicarpa, Aquilaria crassna, Aquilaria cumingiana, Aquilaria decemcostata, Aquilaria filaria, Aquilaria hirta, Aquilaria khasiana, Aquilaria microcarpa, Aquilaria parvifolia, Aquilaria rostrata, Aquilaria rugosa, Aquilaria sinensis, Aquilaria subintegra, Aquilaria urdanetensis, Aquilaria yunnanensis, Aquilaria malaccensis, Aquilaria banaensis, Arnhemia cryptantha, Atemnosiphon coriaceus, Craterosiphon beniensis, Craterosiphon devredii, Craterosiphon louisii, Craterosiphon micranthum, Craterosiphon montanus, Craterosiphon pseudoscandens, Craterosiphon quarrei, Craterosiphon scandens, Craterosiphon schmitzii, Craterosiphon soyauxii, Craterosiphon beniense, Dais cotinifolia, Dais glaucescens, Daphne wolongensis, Daphne hekouensis, Daphne acutiloba, Daphne alpina, Daphne altaica, Daphne arbuscula, Daphne arisanensis, Daphne aurantiaca, Daphne axillaris, Daphne bholua, Daphne blagayana,

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