Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
rigidum
ID:
221185

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eckl. & Zeyh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Afric. Austral. : 367 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000220514

Common Names

  • Anthospermum rigidum
  • Rigidum Anthospermum
  • Rigidum's Anthospermum

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Synonyms

  • Anthospermum pumilum rigidum (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Puff [invalid]

Description

Anthospermum rigidum (also called Rigidum Anthospermum, among many other common names) is a small shrub with small, ovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Anthospermum rigidum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in landscaping.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Anthospermum rigidum sub. pumilum (Sond.) Puff
Anthospermum rigidum sub. rigidum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthospermum rigidum has small white flowers with yellow centers and five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthospermum rigidum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in areas with hot summers. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Anthospermum rigidum

Anthospermum rigidum can be found in the Hawaiian Islands.

Anthospermum rigidum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthospermum rigidum?

Anthospermum rigidum

What type of plant is Anthospermum rigidum?

Shrub

What is the native range of Anthospermum rigidum?

Hawaii

Species in the Anthospermum genus

Anthospermum aethiopicum, Anthospermum ammannioides, Anthospermum asperuloides, Anthospermum basuticum, Anthospermum bergianum, Anthospermum bicorne, Anthospermum comptonii, Anthospermum dregei, Anthospermum emirnense, Anthospermum ericifolium, Anthospermum esterhuysenianum, Anthospermum galioides, Anthospermum galpinii, Anthospermum herbaceum, Anthospermum hirtum, Anthospermum hispidulum, Anthospermum ibityense, Anthospermum isaloense, Anthospermum littoreum, Anthospermum longisepalum, Anthospermum madagascariense, Anthospermum monticola, Anthospermum pachyrrhizum, Anthospermum palustre, Anthospermum paniculatum, Anthospermum perrieri, Anthospermum prostratum, Anthospermum rigidum, Anthospermum rosmarinus, Anthospermum spathulatum, Anthospermum streyi, Anthospermum ternatum, Anthospermum thymoides, Anthospermum usambarense, Anthospermum vallicola, Anthospermum villosicarpum, Anthospermum welwitschii, Anthospermum whyteanum, Anthospermum zimbabwense, Anthospermum ammanioides,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-10546: Based on the initial data import
Karl Ludwig Philipp Zeyher (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zeyh.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Ecklon (1795-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eckl.' in the authors string.