Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
biformis
ID:
539600

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.E.Br.) H.E.K.Hartmann

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
in Bothalia 28: 70. 1998.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000538932

Common Names

  • Two-formed Antimima
  • Two-formed Antimima
  • Antimima biformis

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Synonyms

  • Mesembryanthemum biforme N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Ruschia biformis (N.E.Br.) Schwantes [unknown]

Description

Antimima biformis (also called Two-form Antimima, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in dry, open woodlands and savannas. The leaves are oblong and lanceolate with a leathery texture and the flowers are small and white.

Uses & Benefits

Antimima biformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, as it contains compounds that can be used to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Antimima biformis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have multiple, thin, branching stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antimima biformis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in the spring or early summer for best results.

Where to Find Antimima biformis

Antimima biformis can be found in South Africa.

Antimima biformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antimima biformis?

Antimima biformis

What is the natural habitat of Antimima biformis?

Tropical and subtropical climates

What is the average height of Antimima biformis?

2-3 meters

Species in the Antimima genus

Antimima addita, Antimima alborubra, Antimima amoena, Antimima androsacea, Antimima argentea, Antimima aurasensis, Antimima biformis, Antimima bina, Antimima bracteata, Antimima brevicarpa, Antimima brevicollis, Antimima buchubergensis, Antimima compacta, Antimima compressa, Antimima concinna, Antimima condensa, Antimima dasyphylla, Antimima defecta, Antimima dekenahi, Antimima distans, Antimima dolomitica, Antimima dualis, Antimima eendornensis, Antimima elevata, Antimima emarcescens, Antimima erosa, Antimima evoluta, Antimima excedens, Antimima exsurgens, Antimima fenestrata, Antimima fergusoniae, Antimima gracillima, Antimima granitica, Antimima hallii, Antimima hamatilis, Antimima hantamensis, Antimima herrei, Antimima insidens, Antimima intervallaris, Antimima ivori, Antimima karroidea, Antimima klaverensis, Antimima koekenaapensis, Antimima komkansica, Antimima lawsonii, Antimima leipoldtii, Antimima leucanthera, Antimima limbata, Antimima lodewykii, Antimima loganii,

Species in the Aizoaceae family

References

Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
Heidrun Hartmann (1942-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.E.K.Hartmann' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000538932: Based on the initial data import