Plutarchia rigida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rigida
ID:
1277886
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) A.C.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 63: 312 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277224
Common Names
- Plutarchia rigida
- Rigid Plutarchia
- Rigid Star
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Plutarchia rigida (also called Rigid Plutarchia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is native to Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam. It is an evergreen shrub which grows in sunny, well-drained soils, and is often found in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Plutarchia rigida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture making.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Plutarchia rigida has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Plutarchia rigida is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Plutarchia rigida
Plutarchia rigida is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Species in the Plutarchia genus
Species in the Ericaceae family
References
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.