Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
rigida
ID:
435523

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mill.) F.A.Barkley

Source:
ksu

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Prosp. Iraq Biol. 3: 54 (1962-1963 publ. 1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434855

Common Names

  • Rigid Searsia
  • Rigid Nux Vomica
  • Rigid Cashew

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Synonyms

  • Rhus schoenlandii Engl. [unknown]
  • Toxicodendron ecklonianum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Toxicodendron rigidum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Rhus rigida Mill. [unknown]
  • Rhus eckloniana Sond. [unknown]

Description

Searsia rigida (also called Red currant, among many other common names) is a species of shrub or small tree in the Anacardiaceae family. It is native to Africa, and grows in savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland.

Uses & Benefits

Searsia rigida, also known as the Rhus rigida, is a shrub or small tree that is native to North America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for making furniture and tools. The leaves are used as fodder for animals, and the fruits are edible.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Searsia rigida var. dentata (Engl.) Moffett
Searsia rigida var. margaretae (Burtt Davy ex Moffett) Moffett
Searsia rigida var. rigida

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Searsia rigida has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Searsia rigida is a perennial shrub that grows in dry, rocky soils. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or autumn and planted in well-drained soil and kept moist.

Where to Find Searsia rigida

Searsia rigida can be found in South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana.

Searsia rigida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Searsia rigida?

Searsia rigida

What is the common name of Searsia rigida?

Rigid Searsia

What is the natural habitat of Searsia rigida?

Dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and stony hillsides

Species in the Searsia genus

Searsia lucida, Searsia parviflora, Searsia pentaphylla, Searsia quartiniana, Searsia rosmarinifolia, Searsia sinuata, Searsia undulata, Searsia rigida, Searsia leptodictya, Searsia natalensis, Searsia dentata, Searsia angustifolia, Searsia cuneifolia, Searsia gueinzii, Searsia incisa, Searsia laevigata, Searsia lancea, Searsia ciliata, Searsia acuminatissima, Searsia albida, Searsia anchietae, Searsia angolensis, Searsia arenaria, Searsia aucheri, Searsia batophylla, Searsia blanda, Searsia bolusii, Searsia brenanii, Searsia burchellii, Searsia carnosula, Searsia chirindensis, Searsia crenata, Searsia crenulata, Searsia discolor, Searsia dissecta, Searsia divaricata, Searsia dracomontana, Searsia dregeana, Searsia dumetorum, Searsia engleri, Searsia erosa, Searsia fanshawei, Searsia fastigata, Searsia flexicaulis, Searsia gallagheri, Searsia gerrardii, Searsia glauca, Searsia glutinosa, Searsia gracilipes, Searsia gracillima,

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,

References

Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.
Fred Alexander Barkley (1908-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.A.Barkley' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:71184-1: Based on the initial data import