Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dasyphylla
ID:
539612

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) H.E.K.Hartmann

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
in Bothalia 28: 71. 1998.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000538944

Common Names

  • Antimima dasyphylla
  • Thick-leaved Antimima
  • Thick-leaved Antimima

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Synonyms

  • Mesembryanthemum dasyphyllum Schltr. [unknown]
  • Mesembryanthemum ciliolatum N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Ruschia concava L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Ruschia dasyphylla (Schltr.) Schwantes [unknown]

Description

Antimima dasyphylla (also called Dasyphylla Antimima, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has small, oval leaves and yellow, star-shaped flowers. It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Antimima dasyphylla is a low-growing, drought-tolerant plant that is often used as a ground cover in gardens and landscaping projects. It can also be used to stabilize soil on slopes and in erosion control projects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Antimima dasyphylla is white or yellowish-white, with 4-7 petals. The seed is small, round, and dark brown. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antimima dasyphylla can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Antimima dasyphylla

Antimima dasyphylla can be found in South Africa.

Antimima dasyphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antimima dasyphylla?

Antimima dasyphylla

What is the common name of Antimima dasyphylla?

Thick-leaved Antimima

What is the natural habitat of Antimima dasyphylla?

It is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky areas.

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

Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Heidrun Hartmann (1942-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.E.K.Hartmann' in the authors string.