Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
rigida
ID:
334932

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 501 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334264

Common Names

  • Grey Box
  • Grey Myrtle
  • Weeping Box

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Synonyms

  • Westringia cinerea R.Br. [unknown]
  • Westringia grevillina F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Westringia rigida brachyphylla Ostenf. [unknown]
  • Westringia rigida brevifolia Benth. [unknown]
  • Westringia rigida dolichophylla Ostenf. [unknown]
  • Westringia rigida gracilior Diels & E.Pritz. [unknown]

Description

Westringia rigida (also called Rigid Westringia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a single trunk. It is native to Australia and grows in dry sclerophyll forest, heathland and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Westringia rigida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant in gardens and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Westringia rigida is a white to pale blue, five-petalled flower that grows in clusters. The seeds are small and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Westringia rigida is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is native to Australia. It is drought tolerant and prefers full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Westringia rigida

Westringia rigida is native to Australia.

Westringia rigida FAQ

What is the common name of Westringia rigida?

Coastal Rosemary

What is the growth habit of Westringia rigida?

It is an evergreen shrub with a dense, rounded habit.

What is the hardiness zone of Westringia rigida?

It is hardy in USDA zones 8-11.

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-214603: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.