Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Nord.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Rostaniha 14(1): 7 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331101
Common Names
- Namibensis Anticharis
- Namib Anticharis
- Namibian Anticharis
Uses & Benefits
Anticharis namibensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anticharis namibensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a yellowish-green hue.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anticharis namibensis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For best results, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings can be taken from the stems in late spring or early summer and rooted in a light potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Anticharis namibensis
Anticharis namibensis is native to Namibia and can be found in dry grasslands.
Anticharis namibensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anticharis namibensis?
Anticharis namibensis
What is the common name of Anticharis namibensis?
Namibian Anticharis
Where is Anticharis namibensis found?
Anticharis namibensis is found in Namibia
Species in the Anticharis genus
Anticharis arabica,
Anticharis ebracteata,
Anticharis glandulosa,
Anticharis imbricata,
Anticharis inflata,
Anticharis juncea,
Anticharis scoparia,
Anticharis senegalensis,
Anticharis namibensis,
Anticharis kaokoensis,
Anticharis angolensis,
Species in the Scrophulariaceae family
Alonsoa acutifolia,
Alonsoa auriculata,
Alonsoa caulialata,
Alonsoa hirsuta,
Alonsoa honoraria,
Alonsoa linearis,
Alonsoa meridionalis,
Alonsoa minor,
Alonsoa pallida,
Alonsoa peduncularis,
Alonsoa serrata,
Alonsoa unilabiata,
Ameroglossum pernambucense,
Ameroglossum manoel-felixii,
Ameroglossum alatum,
Ameroglossum asperifolium,
Ameroglossum bicolor,
Ameroglossum fulniorum,
Ameroglossum genaroanum,
Ameroglossum intermedium,
Ameroglossum xukuruorum,
Androya decaryi,
Antherothamnus pearsonii,
Anticharis arabica,
Anticharis ebracteata,
Anticharis glandulosa,
Anticharis imbricata,
Anticharis inflata,
Anticharis juncea,
Anticharis scoparia,
Anticharis senegalensis,
Anticharis namibensis,
Anticharis kaokoensis,
Anticharis angolensis,
Aptosimum albomarginatum,
Aptosimum arenarium,
Aptosimum decumbens,
Aptosimum elongatum,
Aptosimum eriocephalum,
Aptosimum glandulosum,
Aptosimum gossweileri,
Aptosimum indivisum,
Aptosimum lineare,
Aptosimum marlothii,
Aptosimum molle,
Aptosimum neglectum,
Aptosimum patulum,
Aptosimum procumbens,
Aptosimum pumilum,
Aptosimum spinescens,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60477050-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].