Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paripetala
ID:
1422566

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.Bolus) Klak

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
in Bothalia 41: 293. 2011.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001435031



Common Names

  • Antimima paripetala
  • Paripetala Antimima
  • Paripetala Groundcover


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Description

Antimima paripetala (also called Paripetal Antimima, among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It is a low-growing, mat-forming plant that grows up to 10 cm tall and spreads up to 1 m wide. It grows in sandy, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Antimima paripetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It can also be used for erosion control and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Antimima paripetala has small white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have succulent leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antimima paripetala is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Antimima paripetala

Antimima paripetala can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Antimima paripetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antimima paripetala?

Antimima paripetala

What type of plant is Antimima paripetala?

Succulent

What is the natural habitat of Antimima paripetala?

Rocky outcrops

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-0001435031: Based on the initial data import