Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
humilis
ID:
539745

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brand) Govaerts

Source:
cmp

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
World Checkl. Seed Pl. 1(1): 8 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000539077

Common Names

  • Antiphytum Humilis
  • Humilis
  • Antiphytum

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Synonyms

  • Amblynotopsis humilis Brand [unknown]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Antiphytum humilis 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 humilis 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 humilis

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

Antiphytum humilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antiphytum humilis?

Antiphytum humilis

What is the common name of Antiphytum humilis?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Antiphytum humilis?

It is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe

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-2642448: Based on the initial data import
Rafaël Govaerts (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Govaerts' in the authors string.
August Brand (1863-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brand' in the authors string.