Antiphytum floribundum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
floribundum
ID:
539741
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
cmp
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 10: 55 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000539073
Common Names
- Antiphytum Floribundum
- Floribundum
- Antiphytum
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- Amblynotopsis floribunda J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
- Eritrichium floribundum Torr. [unknown]
- Krynitzkia floribunda A.Gray [unknown]
Description
Antiphytum floribundum (also called Floribund 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 floribundum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Antiphytum floribundum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Antiphytum floribundum is a small, succulent perennial with a rosette of fleshy, gray-green leaves. It is native to Mexico and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season, but kept relatively dry in winter.
Where to Find Antiphytum floribundum
Antiphytum floribundum can be found in the Central Valley of California.
Antiphytum floribundum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Antiphytum floribundum?
Antiphytum floribundum
What is the common name of Antiphytum floribundum?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Antiphytum floribundum?
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
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:113418-1: Based on the initial data import