Antimima simulans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.Bolus) H.E.K.Hartmann
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
in Bothalia 28: 79. 1998.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000539021
Common Names
- Antimima simulans
- Simulans Moss
- Moss
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- Ruschia simulans L.Bolus [unknown]
Description
Antimima simulans (also called Simulating 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 simulans is used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Antimima simulans is a white or pinkish color and has five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Antimima simulans is a small, succulent perennial with a rosette of fleshy, gray-green leaves. It is native to South Africa 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 Antimima simulans
Antimima simulans can be found in the western United States, from California to Arizona and New Mexico.
Antimima simulans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Antimima simulans?
Antimima simulans
What is the common name of Antimima simulans?
Simulating Antimima
What is the natural habitat of Antimima simulans?
Antimima simulans is found in dry, rocky soils in the western United States.
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
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.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000539021: Based on the initial data import