Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
rigida
ID:
696474

Status:
valid

Authors:
Casar.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Nov. Stirp. Bras. 4: 40 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695807

Common Names

  • Rigid Dangleberry
  • Rigid Danglebreeze
  • Rigid Danglebreeze Blueberry

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Description

Gaylussacia rigida (also called Rigid Huckleberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the eastern United States. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers that bloom in late spring. It is found in open woods, thickets, and along roadsides. It is tolerant of a variety of soil types and prefers full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Gaylussacia rigida is a shrub that is used in ornamental gardening and landscaping. It has attractive foliage and produces small, white flowers in the spring. It is also used to attract birds and other wildlife to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gaylussacia rigida has small, bell-shaped flowers that are white or pink in color. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have broad, rounded leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gaylussacia rigida is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The shrub prefers full sun and moist, acidic soil.

Where to Find Gaylussacia rigida

Gaylussacia rigida is native to the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Texas.

Gaylussacia rigida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaylussacia rigida?

Gaylussacia rigida

What is the common name of Gaylussacia rigida?

Rigid Dangleberry

What is the natural habitat of Gaylussacia rigida?

Woodlands, thickets, and swamps

Species in the Gaylussacia genus

Gaylussacia amazonica, Gaylussacia amoena, Gaylussacia angulata, Gaylussacia angustifolia, Gaylussacia arassatubensis, Gaylussacia baccata, Gaylussacia bigeloviana, Gaylussacia brachycera, Gaylussacia brasiliensis, Gaylussacia buxifolia, Gaylussacia caparoensis, Gaylussacia caratuvensis, Gaylussacia cardenasii, Gaylussacia centunculifolia, Gaylussacia chamissonis, Gaylussacia ciliosa, Gaylussacia cinerea, Gaylussacia cordata, Gaylussacia corvensis, Gaylussacia decipiens, Gaylussacia densa, Gaylussacia dependens, Gaylussacia duartei, Gaylussacia dumosa, Gaylussacia dumosa, Gaylussacia elliptica, Gaylussacia fasciculata, Gaylussacia frondosa, Gaylussacia gardneri, Gaylussacia goyazensis, Gaylussacia harleyi, Gaylussacia hispida, Gaylussacia incana, Gaylussacia jordanensis, Gaylussacia leptobotrys, Gaylussacia linearifolia, Gaylussacia loxensis, Gaylussacia luizae, Gaylussacia martii, Gaylussacia montana, Gaylussacia mosieri, Gaylussacia nana, Gaylussacia oleifolia, Gaylussacia orocola, Gaylussacia pallida, Gaylussacia paranaensis, Gaylussacia peruviana, Gaylussacia pinifolia, Gaylussacia pruinosa, Gaylussacia pseudociliosa,

Species in the Ericaceae family