Antimima defecta - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.Bolus) H.E.K.Hartmann
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
in Bothalia 28: 71. 1998.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000538945
Common Names
- Antimima defecta
- Defective Antimima
- Deficient Antimima
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- Ruschia deflecta L.Bolus ex H.Jacobsen [illegitimate]
- Ruschia defecta L.Bolus [unknown]
Description
Antimima defecta (also called Defective Antimima, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has small, oval leaves and white, star-shaped flowers. It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Antimima defecta 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 defecta 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Antimima defecta 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 defecta
Antimima defecta can be found in South Africa.
Antimima defecta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Antimima defecta?
Antimima defecta
What is the common name of Antimima defecta?
Defective Antimima
What is the natural habitat of Antimima defecta?
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
Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' 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-0000538945: Based on the initial data import