Antimima radicans - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.Bolus) Klak
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
in S. African J. Bot. 76(2): 307. 2010.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745929
Common Names
- Antimima radicans
- Radicans Antimima
- Radicans
Searching for Antimima radicans? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Mesembryanthemum pronum N.E.Br. [unknown]
- Ruschia radicans L.Bolus [unknown]
Description
Antimima radicans (also called Creeping Antimima, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to Australia, and is found in woodlands, grasslands, and heathlands. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Antimima radicans is a shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Antimima radicans has small yellow flowers. Seed: The seed is small, round and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Searching for Antimima radicans? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Antimima radicans is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Antimima radicans
Antimima radicans can be found in the Western Ghats of India.
Antimima radicans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Antimima radicans?
Antimima radicans
What is the common name of Antimima radicans?
Radicans Antimima
Where is Antimima radicans native to?
Southwestern Australia
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
Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.
Cornelia Klak (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klak' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000745929: Based on the initial data import