Antimima microphylla - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Haw.) Dehn
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
in Mitt. Inst. Allg. Bot. Hamburg 22: 213. 1988.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000538992
Common Names
- Antimima microphylla
- Microphylla Antimima
- Antimima-Microphylla
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- Mesembryanthemum microphyllum Haw. [unknown]
- Ruschia microphylla (Haw.) Schwantes [unknown]
Description
Antimima microphylla (also called Small-leaved Antimima, among many other common names) is a small, succulent shrub that grows up to 50 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 microphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and yards. It is also used as a ground cover and can be used to prevent soil erosion. The plant is also known to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Antimima microphylla is small and white, with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.
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Antimima microphylla 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 microphylla
Antimima microphylla can be found in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa.
Antimima microphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Antimima microphylla?
Antimima microphylla
What type of plant is Antimima microphylla?
Antimima microphylla is a species of flowering plant in the family Aizoaceae.
Where is Antimima microphylla found?
Antimima microphylla 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
Adrian Hardy Haworth (1767-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haw.' in the authors string.
Michael Dehn: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dehn' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000538992: Based on the initial data import