Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hantamensis
ID:
539633

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engl.) H.E.K.Hartmann & Stüber, D.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Contr. Bolus Herb. 15: 68. 1993.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000538965

Common Names

  • Hantam Antimima
  • Hantam Rock-Daisy
  • Hantam Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Mesembryanthemum hantamense Engl. [unknown]
  • Mesembryanthemum stellans (L.Bolus) N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Ruschia disarticulata L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Eberlanzia disarticulata (L.Bolus) L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Ruschia stellata L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Eberlanzia stellata L.Bolus [illegitimate]

Description

Antimima hantamensis (also called Hantam Antimima, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It typically grows in dry, rocky areas and is characterized by its small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Antimima hantamensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to stabilize soil and reduce erosion. The plant has a number of medicinal uses, including treating skin irritations, wounds, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Antimima hantamensis 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 a single, long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antimima hantamensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating by cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a pot with a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Antimima hantamensis

Antimima hantamensis can be found in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa.

Antimima hantamensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antimima hantamensis?

Antimima hantamensis

What is the natural habitat of Antimima hantamensis?

Antimima hantamensis is found in dry, rocky slopes and hillsides in South Africa.

What are the characteristics of Antimima hantamensis?

Antimima hantamensis is an evergreen shrub with small, dark green leaves and white flowers.

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

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Heidrun Hartmann (1942-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.E.K.Hartmann' in the authors string.
Dagmar Stüber: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stüber' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000538965: Based on the initial data import