Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
antiphonitis
ID:
810906

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


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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.

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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 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-348497: Based on the initial data import
Georgios Hadjikyriakou (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hadjik.' in the authors string.
Ralf Hand (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand' in the authors string.