Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
dunnianum
ID:
539709

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Diels) Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Anz. Akad. Wiss. Wien, Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 57: 240 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000539041



Common Names

  • Antiotrema Dunnianum
  • Dunnianum
  • Antiotrema


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Synonyms

  • Cynoglossum cavaleriei H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Cynoglossum dunnianum Diels [unknown]
  • Henryettana mirabilis Brand [unknown]

Description

Antiotrema dunnianum (also called Dunnian Antiotrema, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers. It is native to the Western Cape Province of South Africa, and is found in rocky, sandy and clay soils.

Uses & Benefits

Antiotrema dunnianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Antiotrema dunnianum is a small, yellow, bell-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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Cultivation and Propagation

Antiotrema dunnianum is a small, succulent shrub with 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 Antiotrema dunnianum

Antiotrema dunnianum can be found in the Western Cape province of South Africa.

Antiotrema dunnianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antiotrema dunnianum?

Antiotrema dunnianum

What is the common name of Antiotrema dunnianum?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Antiotrema dunnianum?

It is found in tropical Asia

Species in the Antiotrema genus

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2642412: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.