Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
parryi
ID:
539751

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 18: 122 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000539083



Common Names

  • Antiphytum Parryi
  • Parryi
  • Antiphytum


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Synonyms

  • Amblynotopsis parryi J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Krynitzkia parryi A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Antiphytum parryi (also called Parry'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 parryi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Antiphytum parryi 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Antiphytum parryi 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 parryi

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

Antiphytum parryi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antiphytum parryi?

Antiphytum parryi

What is the common name of Antiphytum parryi?

Parry's Antiphytum

What is the natural habitat of Antiphytum parryi?

Antiphytum parryi is found in dry, rocky soils in the western United States.

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-2642453: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.