Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rigida
ID:
193241

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Parish) J.W.Grimes

Source:
ildis

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.61: 54 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192570

Common Names

  • Rigida Rupertia
  • Rupertia rigida
  • Rigida's Rupertia

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Synonyms

  • Psoralea rigida Parish [valid]
  • Hoita rigida (Parish) Rydb. [valid]

Description

Rupertia rigida (also called Rigid Rupertia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to California and Oregon. It has an upright, spreading form and its leaves are alternate, obovate, and dark green. It is found in dry, rocky, open areas, often in chaparral or oak woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Rupertia rigida is used as a source of firewood, timber, and fodder. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and as a source of tannin for leather tanning.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rupertia rigida has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rupertia rigida is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of soils, from sandy to clay. It prefers full sun or partial shade and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots in late summer or autumn and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Rupertia rigida

Rupertia rigida can be found in the western United States, from California to Oregon.

Rupertia rigida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rupertia rigida?

Rupertia rigida

What is the common name of Rupertia rigida?

Rigid rupertia

What is the natural habitat of Rupertia rigida?

Dry prairies, open woods, and roadsides

Species in the Rupertia genus

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Samuel Bonsall Parish (1838-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parish' in the authors string.
James Walter Grimes (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.W.Grimes' in the authors string.