Antimima triquetra - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.Bolus) H.E.K.Hartmann
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
in Bothalia 28: 80. 1998.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000539028
Common Names
- Antimima Triquetra
- Triquetra
- Antimima
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- Mesembryanthemum triquetrum (L.Bolus) N.E.Br. [unknown]
- Ruschia triquetra L.Bolus [unknown]
Description
Antimima triquetra (also called Triquetrous Antimima, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has small, oval leaves and white, star-shaped flowers. It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Antimima triquetra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Antimima triquetra 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Antimima triquetra 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 triquetra
Antimima triquetra can be found in the western United States, from California to Utah and Arizona.
Antimima triquetra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Antimima triquetra?
Antimima triquetra
What is the common name of Antimima triquetra?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Antimima triquetra?
It is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe
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.
Heidrun Hartmann (1942-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.E.K.Hartmann' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000539028: Based on the initial data import