Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
peninsulare
ID:
539752

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Johnst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 68: 51 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000539084



Common Names

  • Antiphytum Peninsulare
  • Peninsulare
  • Antiphytum


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Synonyms

  • Amblynotopsis peninsularis J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Krynitzkia peninsularis Rose [unknown]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Antiphytum peninsulare 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 peninsulare can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a pot filled with a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting in a warm, bright location. Once the cutting has rooted, it can be transplanted into a larger pot.

Where to Find Antiphytum peninsulare

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

Antiphytum peninsulare FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antiphytum peninsulare?

Antiphytum peninsulare

What is the common name of Antiphytum peninsulare?

Peninsular Antiphytum

What is the natural habitat of Antiphytum peninsulare?

Antiphytum peninsulare 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-2642454: Based on the initial data import
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.