Antiphytum hintoniorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hintoniorum
ID:
539744
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.C.Higgins & B.L.Turner
Source:
cmp
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
S. W. Naturalist 28: 457 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000539076
Common Names
- Antiphytum Hintoniorum
- Hintoniorum
- Antiphytum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Antiphytum hintoniorum (also called Hinton's 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 hintoniorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Antiphytum hintoniorum is white, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Antiphytum hintoniorum is a low-growing, mat-forming succulent that is native to the Western Cape of South Africa. It is best grown in well-draining soil and in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed or stem cuttings.
Where to Find Antiphytum hintoniorum
Antiphytum hintoniorum can be found in the Central Valley of California.
Antiphytum hintoniorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Antiphytum hintoniorum?
Antiphytum hintoniorum
What is the common name of Antiphytum hintoniorum?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Antiphytum hintoniorum?
It is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe
Species in the Antiphytum genus
Antiphytum bornmuelleri, Antiphytum caespitosum, Antiphytum ehrenbergii, Antiphytum floribundum, Antiphytum heliotropioides, Antiphytum hintoniorum, Antiphytum humilis, Antiphytum nudicalces, Antiphytum paniculatum, Antiphytum parryi, Antiphytum peninsulare, Antiphytum stoechadifolium, Antiphytum nudicaules, Antiphytum staechadifolium,
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-2642447: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.
Larry C. Higgins (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.C.Higgins' in the authors string.