Velezia (Velezia rigida, Sp. pl. 1:332. 1753)

Family: Caryophyllaceae

Author: L.

Bibliography: Sp. pl. 1:332. 1753

Year: 1854

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Velezia

Vegetable: False

Observations: Unknown

Description

Velezia, scientifically known as Velezia rigida, is a member of the Caryophyllaceae family. This fascinating plant was first described by the renowned botanist Carl Linnaeus in 1753, as noted in the “Species Plantarum,” a seminal work in the field of botany.

The Velezia plant is notable for its distinct, rigid structure. It typically thrives in temperate environments where it contributes to the biodiversity of its habitat. A herbaceous annual, Velezia rigida is recognized for its resilience and its ability to adapt to various soil types.

Currently, specific observations on Velezia are sparse, leaving room for further study and discovery. Enthusiastic botanists and researchers may find Velezia rigida to be an intriguing subject for exploration, potentially uncovering new insights into its ecological roles and biological characteristics.

Common Names

En: Velezia, Rigid Velezia
Bg: Твърда велеция
Ca: Velèzia
Et: Jäik traadik
Fr: Vélézie, Vélézie raide, Vélézia raide
He: גביעול אשון
It: Velezia rigida, Velezia
Es: Clavelito seco

Synonyms

Distribution

Additional Images

Flower

Taken Apr 19, 2018 by Tela Botanica − Liliane Roubaudi (cc-by-sa)

Taken Apr 19, 2018 by Tela Botanica − Liliane Roubaudi (cc-by-sa)

Taken Apr 19, 2018 by Tela Botanica − Liliane Roubaudi (cc-by-sa)

Taken Apr 19, 2018 by Tela Botanica − Liliane Roubaudi (cc-by-sa)

Taken Apr 19, 2018 by Tela Botanica − Liliane Roubaudi (cc-by-sa)

Other

Taken Jul 15, 2006 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken Jul 15, 2006 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken Apr 15, 2006 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken Jan 1, 1970 by Photoflora – L’Abbé COSTE (©)

Taken Sep 15, 1995 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

Bark

Taken May 30, 2021 by m.requena (cc-by-sa)

Habit

Taken Apr 14, 2018 by Tela Botanica − Genevieve BOTTI (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 11, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Hugues TINGUY (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 1, 2001 by Tela Botanica − Liliane Roubaudi (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 16, 2007 by Tela Botanica − Christophe GIROD (cc-by-sa)

Taken Apr 19, 2018 by Tela Botanica − Liliane Roubaudi (cc-by-sa)

Fruit

Taken May 3, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Liliane Roubaudi (cc-by-sa)

Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Velezia rigida L.)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3085355)

Specifications

Growth