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

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Aizoaceae > Ruschioideae > Antimima

Characteristics

Similar to A. hallii but papery leaf sheath not white. Erect at first, later decumbent or twining in other bushes, with branches up to 250 mm long. Leaves dimorphic, one pair turning papery for most of its length in resting state, shorter ones up to 6 mm long, longer ones 6-10 mm long, fused below. Flowers solitary, stalked, 25 mm diam., pink.
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Leaves distinctly fused, old leaves forming a dry sheath around new set of leaves. Creeping shrublet, with branches to 25 cm long. Leaves dimorphic, shorter ones to 6 mm long, longer ones 6-10 mm long, fused below. Flowers solitary, stalked, pink, 25 mm diam.
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Distribution

Antimima subtruncata world distribution map, present in South Africa

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WFO ID wfo-0000539027
COL ID 5VLFZ
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Synonyms

Ruschia subtruncata Antimima subtruncata Ruschia subtruncata var. minor
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