Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
arenarium
ID:
541662

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 10: 250 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000540994

Common Names

  • Arenarium Aptosimum
  • Arenarium Daisy
  • Arenarium Daisy Bush

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Description

Aptosimum arenarium (also called Sand Aptosimum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to South Africa, and is commonly found in dry, sandy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aptosimum arenarium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Aptosimum arenarium has small, white flowers with yellowish-green centers. Seed: The seeds of Aptosimum arenarium are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Aptosimum arenarium are small and have a single stem with small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aptosimum arenarium is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. The seedlings should be kept moist and in partial shade until established.

Where to Find Aptosimum arenarium

Aptosimum arenarium can be found in South Africa.

Aptosimum arenarium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aptosimum arenarium?

Aptosimum arenarium

What is the family of Aptosimum arenarium?

Brassicaceae

Where is Aptosimum arenarium native to?

South Africa

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

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:799362-1: 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].