Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schwantes) H.E.K.Hartmann
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
in Bothalia 28: 79. 1998.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000539020
Common Names
- Antimima schlechteri
- Schlechteri Moss
- Moss
Synonyms
- Mesembryanthemum schlechteri (Schwantes) N.E.Br. [illegitimate]
- Ruschia schlechteri Schwantes [unknown]
Description
Antimima schlechteri (also called Schlechter's Antimima, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has small, oval leaves and yellow, star-shaped flowers. It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Antimima schlechteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, coughs, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Antimima schlechteri 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 schlechteri is a small, succulent perennial with a rosette of fleshy, gray-green leaves. It is native to South Africa and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season, but kept relatively dry in winter.
Where to Find Antimima schlechteri
Antimima schlechteri can be found in the western United States, from California to Arizona and New Mexico.
Antimima schlechteri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Antimima schlechteri?
Antimima schlechteri
What is the common name of Antimima schlechteri?
Schlechter's Antimima
What is the natural habitat of Antimima schlechteri?
Antimima schlechteri is found in dry, rocky soils in the western United States.
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