Antimima distans (L.Bolus) H.E.K.Hartmann

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Aizoaceae > Ruschioideae > Antimima

Characteristics

Leaves distinctly fused, old leaves forming a dry sheath around new set of leaves. Erect shrublet 10-12 cm, stems to 4 mm diam. Leaves dimorphic, first pair conical, spreading at the apices, second pair connate, the sheath ventricose, the free portion 3-angled, 4-8 mm long. Flowers solitary, magenta, 15 mm diam.
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Erect, succulent shrublet, 100-120 mm tall, stems up to 4 mm diam. Leaves dimorphic, in pairs, the first pair conical, spreading at apices, second pair connate, sheath swollen, especially on one side, free portion 3-angled, 4-8 mm long. Flowers solitary, 15 mm diam., magenta.
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Soil texture 5-6
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-11

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Distribution

Antimima distans world distribution map, present in South Africa

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WFO ID wfo-0000538948
COL ID 67LDQ
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Synonyms

Mesembryanthemum distans Antimima distans Ruschia distans