Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.Bolus) Dehn
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
in Mitt. Inst. Allg. Bot. Hamburg 22: 211. 1988.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000538984
Common Names
- Antimima longipes
- Longipes Antimima
- Antimima-Longipes
Synonyms
- Mesembryanthemum longipes (L.Bolus) N.E.Br. [unknown]
- Ruschia longipes L.Bolus [unknown]
Description
Antimima longipes (also called Long-stalked 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 rocky outcrops and dry mountain slopes. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Antimima longipes 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 longipes is a white or pinkish color and has five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Antimima longipes 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 longipes
Antimima longipes can be found in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa.
Antimima longipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Antimima longipes?
Antimima longipes
What type of plant is Antimima longipes?
Antimima longipes is a species of flowering plant in the family Aizoaceae.
Where is Antimima longipes found?
Antimima longipes 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
References
Michael Dehn: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dehn' in the authors string.