Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.Bolus) H.E.K.Hartmann
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
in Bothalia 28: 74. 1998.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000538973
Common Names
- Antimima koekenaapensis
- Koekenaapensis Antimima
- Antimima-Koekenaapensis
Synonyms
- Ruschia koekenaapensis L.Bolus [unknown]
Description
Antimima koekenaapensis (also called Koekenaap Antimima, among many other common names) is a small, succulent shrub that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the Western Cape of South Africa, where it is found in dry mountain slopes and rocky outcrops. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Antimima koekenaapensis 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 koekenaapensis 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 koekenaapensis 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 koekenaapensis
Antimima koekenaapensis can be found in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa.
Antimima koekenaapensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Antimima koekenaapensis?
Antimima koekenaapensis
What type of plant is Antimima koekenaapensis?
Antimima koekenaapensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Aizoaceae.
Where is Antimima koekenaapensis found?
Antimima koekenaapensis 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