Antiphytum nudicalces - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nudicalces
ID:
539749
Status:
valid
Authors:
I.M.Johnst.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 68: 52 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000539081
Common Names
- Antiphytum Nudicalces
- Nudicalces
- Antiphytum
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- Amblynotopsis nudicalces Brand [unknown]
Description
Antiphytum nudicalces (also called Naked-stemmed 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 nudicalces is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Antiphytum nudicalces 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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Antiphytum nudicalces can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Antiphytum nudicalces
Antiphytum nudicalces can be found in the Central Valley of California.
Antiphytum nudicalces FAQ
What is the scientific name of Antiphytum nudicalces?
Antiphytum nudicalces
What is the common name of Antiphytum nudicalces?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Antiphytum nudicalces?
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-2642451: Based on the initial data import
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.