Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
herrei
ID:
539634

Status:
valid

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

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
in Bothalia 28: 73. 1998.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000538966

Common Names

  • Herre's Antimima
  • Herre's Rock-Daisy
  • Herre's Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Mesembryanthemum herrei (Schwantes) N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Ruschia herrei Schwantes [unknown]
  • Mesembryanthemum herrei (Schwantes) L.Bolus [illegitimate]

Description

Antimima herrei (also called Herre's 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 herrei 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 herrei 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 herrei 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 herrei

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

Antimima herrei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antimima herrei?

Antimima herrei

What is the natural habitat of Antimima herrei?

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

What are the characteristics of Antimima herrei?

Antimima herrei 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

Martin Heinrich Gustav Schwantes (1881-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwantes' 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 herrei (Schwantes) H.E.K.Hartmann: Placement is base on the the 22 Nov 2022 import.