Status:
valid
Authors:
Hadjik. & Hand
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 36: 781 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810240
Common Names
- Solenopsis antiphonitis
- Antiphonitis Solenopsis
- Antiphonitis Solenopsis
Description
Solenopsis antiphonitis (also called Antiphon's Fire Ant, among many other common names) is a species of ant native to Argentina. It is a small, reddish-brown ant with a black head and thorax. It lives in open, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Solenopsis antiphonitis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Solenopsis antiphonitis are yellow and star-shaped, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard-coated nut. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Solenopsis antiphonitis is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take cuttings in spring or summer and place them in a well-drained soil mix. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Solenopsis antiphonitis
Solenopsis antiphonitis is native to the Caribbean islands of Cuba, Hispaniola, and Jamaica.
Solenopsis antiphonitis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Solenopsis antiphonitis?
Solenopsis antiphonitis
What is the common name of Solenopsis antiphonitis?
Antiphonitis' Solenopsis
Where is Solenopsis antiphonitis found?
Solenopsis antiphonitis is found in the Caribbean region
Species in the Solenopsis genus
Species in the Campanulaceae family
Adenophora amurica,
Adenophora brevidiscifera,
Adenophora capillaris,
Adenophora changaica,
Adenophora coelestis,
Adenophora contracta,
Adenophora cordifolia,
Adenophora divaricata,
Adenophora elata,
Adenophora fusifolia,
Adenophora gmelinii,
Adenophora golubinzevaeana,
Adenophora grandiflora,
Adenophora hatsushimae,
Adenophora himalayana,
Adenophora hubeiensis,
Adenophora izuensis,
Adenophora jacutica,
Adenophora jasionifolia,
Adenophora khasiana,
Adenophora lamarkii,
Adenophora liliifolia,
Adenophora liliifolioides,
Adenophora lobophylla,
Adenophora longipedicellata,
Adenophora maximowicziana,
Adenophora micrantha,
Adenophora morrisonensis,
Adenophora nikoensis,
Adenophora ningxianica,
Adenophora palustris,
Adenophora pereskiifolia,
Adenophora petiolata,
Adenophora pinifolia,
Adenophora polyantha,
Adenophora potaninii,
Adenophora probatovae,
Adenophora remotidens,
Adenophora remotiflora,
Adenophora rupestris,
Adenophora rupincola,
Adenophora sinensis,
Adenophora stenanthina,
Adenophora stenophylla,
Adenophora stricta,
Adenophora sublata,
Adenophora takedai,
Adenophora tashiroi,
Adenophora taurica,
Adenophora trachelioides,