Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schwantes) H.E.K.Hartmann
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
in Bothalia 28: 79. 1998.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000539014
Common Names
- Antimima pusilla
- Pusilla Moss
- Moss
Synonyms
- Mesembryanthemum parvum (Schwantes) N.E.Br. [unknown]
- Ruschia pusilla Schwantes [unknown]
Description
Antimima pusilla (also called Tiny Antimima, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has small, oval leaves and yellow, star-shaped flowers. It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Antimima pusilla 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 pusilla is small and white, with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Antimima pusilla 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 pusilla
Antimima pusilla can be found in the western United States, from California to Utah and Arizona.
Antimima pusilla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Antimima pusilla?
Antimima pusilla
What is the natural habitat of Antimima pusilla?
Antimima pusilla is found in dry, rocky slopes and hillsides in South Africa.
What are the characteristics of Antimima pusilla?
Antimima pusilla 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