Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dekenahi
ID:
539614

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

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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.

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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

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 Antimima dekenahi (N.E.Br.) H.E.K.Hartmann: Placement is base on the the 22 Nov 2022 import.