Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pumila
ID:
539681

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.Bolus ex Fedde & C.Schust.) H.E.K.Hartmann

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
in Bothalia 28: 78. 1998.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000539013



Common Names

  • Antimima pumila
  • Pumilio Moss
  • Moss


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Synonyms

  • Mesembryanthemum levynsiae L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Mesembryanthemum pumilum (L.Bolus) N.E.Br. [illegitimate]
  • Antimima levynsiae (L.Bolus) S.A.Hammer [unknown]
  • Ruschia levynsiae (L.Bolus) Schwantes [unknown]
  • Ruschia pumila (L.Bolus ex Fedde & C.Schust.) L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Mesembryanthemum pumilum L.Bolus ex Fedde & C.Schust. [unknown]

Description

Antimima pumila (also called Pumila Antimima, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It typically grows in dry, rocky areas and is characterized by its small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Antimima pumila is a low-growing, drought-tolerant plant that is often used as a ground cover in gardens and landscaping projects. It can also be used to stabilize soil on slopes and in erosion control projects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Antimima pumila is small and white, with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antimima pumila is a low-growing, mat-forming succulent that is native to the Western Cape of South Africa. It is best grown in well-draining soil and in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed or stem cuttings.

Where to Find Antimima pumila

Antimima pumila can be found in the western United States, from California to Utah and Arizona.

Antimima pumila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antimima pumila?

Antimima pumila

What is the natural habitat of Antimima pumila?

Antimima pumila is found in dry, rocky slopes and hillsides in South Africa.

What are the characteristics of Antimima pumila?

Antimima pumila is an evergreen shrub with small, dark green leaves and white flowers.

Species in the Antimima genus

Antimima addita, Antimima alborubra, Antimima amoena, Antimima androsacea, Antimima argentea, Antimima aurasensis, Antimima biformis, Antimima bina, Antimima bracteata, Antimima brevicarpa, Antimima brevicollis, Antimima buchubergensis, Antimima compacta, Antimima compressa, Antimima concinna, Antimima condensa, Antimima dasyphylla, Antimima defecta, Antimima dekenahi, Antimima distans, Antimima dolomitica, Antimima dualis, Antimima eendornensis, Antimima elevata, Antimima emarcescens, Antimima erosa, Antimima evoluta, Antimima excedens, Antimima exsurgens, Antimima fenestrata, Antimima fergusoniae, Antimima gracillima, Antimima granitica, Antimima hallii, Antimima hamatilis, Antimima hantamensis, Antimima herrei, Antimima insidens, Antimima intervallaris, Antimima ivori, Antimima karroidea, Antimima klaverensis, Antimima koekenaapensis, Antimima komkansica, Antimima lawsonii, Antimima leipoldtii, Antimima leucanthera, Antimima limbata, Antimima lodewykii, Antimima loganii,

Species in the Aizoaceae family

References

Friedrich Karl Georg Fedde (1873-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fedde' in the authors string.
Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.
Heidrun Hartmann (1942-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.E.K.Hartmann' in the authors string.
Curt Schuster (1860-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schust.' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000539013: Based on the initial data import