Antimima viatorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.Bolus) Klak
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
in Bradleya 21: 110. 2003.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000539037
Common Names
- Antimima Viatorum
- Viatorum
- Antimima
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- Mesembryanthemum viatorum L.Bolus [unknown]
- Lampranthus viatorum (L.Bolus) N.E.Br. [unknown]
Description
Antimima viatorum (also called Viator's antimima, among many other common names) is an annual plant of the Aizoaceae family. It has a tufted habit and can grow up to 10 cm tall. It is native to Australia and is found in arid and semi-arid regions.
Uses & Benefits
Antimima viatorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Antimima viatorum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Antimima viatorum 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 viatorum
Antimima viatorum can be found in the western United States, from California to Utah and Arizona.
Antimima viatorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Antimima viatorum?
Antimima viatorum
What is the common name of Antimima viatorum?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Antimima viatorum?
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.
Cornelia Klak (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klak' in the authors string.
Caryophyllales.org record for Antimima viatorum (L.Bolus) Klak: Placement is base on the the 22 Nov 2022 import.