Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.Bolus) Chess.
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Aloë 38: 17. 2001.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000538967
Common Names
- Antimima insidens
- Insidens Antimima
- Antimima-Insidens
Synonyms
- Mesembryanthemum insidens (L.Bolus) N.E.Br. [unknown]
- Ruschia insidens L.Bolus [unknown]
Description
Antimima insidens (also called Insidens 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 insidens 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 insidens 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Antimima insidens 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 insidens
Antimima insidens can be found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.
Antimima insidens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Antimima insidens?
Antimima insidens
What type of plant is Antimima insidens?
Antimima insidens is a species of flowering plant in the family Aizoaceae.
Where is Antimima insidens found?
Antimima insidens is found in the Western Cape province of South Africa.
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