Antimima pygmaea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Haw.) H.E.K.Hartmann
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
in Bothalia 28: 79. 1998.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000539015
Common Names
- Antimima pygmaea
- Pygmaea Moss
- Moss
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- Mesembryanthemum pygmaeum Haw. [unknown]
- Ruschia pygmaea (Haw.) Schwantes [unknown]
Description
Antimima pygmaea (also called Pygmy Antimima, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has small, oval leaves and white, star-shaped flowers. It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Antimima pygmaea has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, coughs, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Antimima pygmaea 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Antimima pygmaea 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 pygmaea
Antimima pygmaea can be found in the western United States, from California to Utah and Arizona.
Antimima pygmaea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Antimima pygmaea?
Antimima pygmaea
What is the natural habitat of Antimima pygmaea?
Antimima pygmaea is found in dry, rocky slopes and hillsides in South Africa.
What are the characteristics of Antimima pygmaea?
Antimima pygmaea 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
Adrian Hardy Haworth (1767-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haw.' in the authors string.
Heidrun Hartmann (1942-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.E.K.Hartmann' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000539015: Based on the initial data import