Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
rigida
ID:
474672

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Klotzsch & H.Karst.) Cuatrec.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 28: 215 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474004

Common Names

  • Pseudolmedia Rigida
  • Rigid False-olmedia
  • Pseudolmedia Rigid

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Synonyms

  • Olmedia rigida Klotzsch & H.Karst. [unknown]
  • Pseudolmedia rigida rigida [unknown]

Description

Pseudolmedia rigida (also called Rigid Pseudolmedia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the tropical regions of South America. It has glossy green leaves and produces small white flowers. It is found in tropical rainforests and humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudolmedia rigida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pseudolmedia rigida sub. araguensis C.C.Berg
Pseudolmedia rigida sub. eggersii (Standl.) C.C.Berg

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pseudolmedia rigida is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudolmedia rigida is a tropical evergreen tree that can grow up to 25 m tall. It is usually propagated by seed, although it can also be propagated by cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Pseudolmedia rigida

Pseudolmedia rigida can be found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Pseudolmedia rigida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudolmedia rigida?

Pseudolmedia rigida

What is the family of Pseudolmedia rigida?

Moraceae

What is the common name of Pseudolmedia rigida?

Mulberry

Species in the Moraceae family

Allaeanthus greveanus, Allaeanthus kurzii, Allaeanthus luzonicus, Allaeanthus zeylanicus, Antiaris toxicaria, Antiaropsis decipiens, Antiaropsis uniflora, Artocarpus albobrunneus, Artocarpus altilis, Artocarpus altissimus, Artocarpus anisophyllus, Artocarpus annulatus, Artocarpus avatifolius, Artocarpus blancoi, Artocarpus brevipedunculatus, Artocarpus camansi, Artocarpus chama, Artocarpus corneri, Artocarpus elasticus, Artocarpus excelsus, Artocarpus fulvicortex, Artocarpus glaucus, Artocarpus gomezianus, Artocarpus gongshanensis, Artocarpus heterophyllus, Artocarpus hirsutus, Artocarpus hispidus, Artocarpus horridus, Artocarpus hypargyreus, Artocarpus integer, Artocarpus jarrettiae, Artocarpus kemando, Artocarpus lacucha, Artocarpus lanceifolius, Artocarpus longifolius, Artocarpus lowii, Artocarpus mariannensis, Artocarpus multifidus, Artocarpus nanchuanensis, Artocarpus nigrifolius, Artocarpus nitidus, Artocarpus nobilis, Artocarpus obtusus, Artocarpus odoratissimus, Artocarpus palembanicus, Artocarpus petelotii, Artocarpus pinnatisectus, Artocarpus pithecogallus, Artocarpus primackii, Artocarpus reticulatus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2547641: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Gustav Karl Wilhelm Hermann Karsten (1817-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Karst.' in the authors string.
Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.