Status:
valid
Authors:
(N.E.Br.) H.E.K.Hartmann
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
in Bothalia 28: 72. 1998.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000538946
Common Names
- Antimima dekenahi
- Dekenah's Antimima
- Dekenah Antimima
Synonyms
- Mesembryanthemum dekenahi N.E.Br. [unknown]
- Ruschia dekenahii (N.E.Br.) Schwantes [unknown]
Description
Antimima dekenahi (also called Dekenah's 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 dekenahi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and yards. It is also used as a ground cover and can be used to prevent soil erosion. The plant is also known to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Antimima dekenahi 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Antimima dekenahi 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 dekenahi
Antimima dekenahi can be found in South Africa.
Antimima dekenahi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Antimima dekenahi?
Antimima dekenahi
What is the common name of Antimima dekenahi?
Dekenah's Antimima
What is the natural habitat of Antimima dekenahi?
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