Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
caespitosum
ID:
539738

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Johnst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 68: 52 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000539070



Common Names

  • Antiphytum Caespitosum
  • Caespitosum
  • Antiphytum


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Synonyms

  • Amblynotopsis caespitosa Brand [unknown]

Description

Antiphytum caespitosum (also called Tufted Antiphytum, 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

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Antiphytum caespitosum 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

Antiphytum caespitosum is a small, succulent perennial with a rosette of fleshy, gray-green leaves. It is native to Mexico 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 Antiphytum caespitosum

Antiphytum caespitosum can be found in the Central Valley of California.

Antiphytum caespitosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antiphytum caespitosum?

Antiphytum caespitosum

What is the common name of Antiphytum caespitosum?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Antiphytum caespitosum?

It is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe

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-2642441: Based on the initial data import
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.