Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
rigida
ID:
614026

Status:
valid

Authors:
Meisn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 5(1): 29 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000613358

Common Names

  • Coccoloba Rigida
  • Coccoloba
  • Rigid Coccoloba

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Synonyms

  • Coccoloba parvifolia Schott [unknown]

Description

Coccoloba rigida (also called Rigid Sea Grape, among many other common names) is a large evergreen shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean, Central America and northern South America. It has a rounded crown and grows to a height of 6-9 m. It is found in coastal forests, dry forests, and mangrove swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Coccoloba rigida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to stabilize soil in wet areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coccoloba rigida has small white flowers with yellow stamens. Its seeds are small, brown and oval. The seedlings have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coccoloba rigida is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Coccoloba rigida

Coccoloba rigida can be found in the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Coccoloba rigida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coccoloba rigida?

Coccoloba rigida

What is the common name of Coccoloba rigida?

Rigid Sea Grape

What is the natural habitat of Coccoloba rigida?

Coastal areas and beaches of the Caribbean and Florida

Species in the Coccoloba genus

Coccoloba acapulcensis, Coccoloba acrostichoides, Coccoloba acuminata, Coccoloba acuna, Coccoloba albicans, Coccoloba alnifolia, Coccoloba arborescens, Coccoloba argentinensis, Coccoloba armata, Coccoloba ascendens, Coccoloba baracoensis, Coccoloba barbadensis, Coccoloba barkeri, Coccoloba belizensis, Coccoloba benitensis, Coccoloba boxii, Coccoloba brasiliensis, Coccoloba buchii, Coccoloba bullata, Coccoloba caesia, Coccoloba caracasana, Coccoloba caravellae, Coccoloba ceibensis, Coccoloba cereifera, Coccoloba charitostachya, Coccoloba chiapensis, Coccoloba cholutecensis, Coccoloba clementis, Coccoloba colombiana, Coccoloba conduplicata, Coccoloba cordata, Coccoloba coriacea, Coccoloba coronata, Coccoloba costata, Coccoloba cowellii, Coccoloba cozumelensis, Coccoloba cruegeri, Coccoloba cujabensis, Coccoloba darienensis, Coccoloba declinata, Coccoloba densifrons, Coccoloba diversifolia, Coccoloba dussii, Coccoloba escuintlensis, Coccoloba excelsa, Coccoloba fallax, Coccoloba fastigiata, Coccoloba fawcettii, Coccoloba filipes, Coccoloba flavescens,

Species in the Polygonaceae family

Acanthoscyphus parishii, Afrobrunnichia africana, Afrobrunnichia erecta, Antigonon flavescens, Antigonon guatimalense, Antigonon leptopus, Aristocapsa insignis, Atraphaxis intricata, Atraphaxis angustifolia, Atraphaxis aucheri, Atraphaxis avenia, Atraphaxis badghysi, Atraphaxis billardieri, Atraphaxis bracteata, Atraphaxis canescens, Atraphaxis caucasica, Atraphaxis compacta, Atraphaxis daghestanica, Atraphaxis decipiens, Atraphaxis frutescens, Atraphaxis grandiflora, Atraphaxis irtyschensis, Atraphaxis karataviensis, Atraphaxis kopetdagensis, Atraphaxis laetevirens, Atraphaxis macrocarpa, Atraphaxis manshurica, Atraphaxis muschketowii, Atraphaxis pungens, Atraphaxis pyrifolia, Atraphaxis rodinii, Atraphaxis seravschanica, Atraphaxis spinosa, Atraphaxis suaedifolia, Atraphaxis teretifolia, Atraphaxis virgata, Atraphaxis arianum, Atraphaxis atraphaxiforme, Atraphaxis toktogulicum, Brunnichia ovata, Calligonum acanthopterum, Calligonum aciferum, Calligonum aculeatum, Calligonum aequilaterale, Calligonum alaschanicum, Calligonum alatiforme, Calligonum alatum, Calligonum amoenum, Calligonum androssowii, Calligonum aphyllum,

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