Antimima wittebergensis (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. Plants caespitose, isophyllous, to 5 cm. Leaves subcymbiform, ±4 mm long and broad, 2 mm diam. Flowers solitary, petals and filamentous staminodes pinkish purple. Fruits 5-or 6-locular, with narrow valve wings, closing body small.
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Clumped, succulent shrub, up to 50 mm tall, with equal leaves. Leaves ± boat-shaped, ± 4 x 4 mm, 2 mm diam. Flowers solitary, petals and filamentous staminodes pinkish purple. Fruit 5-or 6-locular, with narrow valve wings, closing bodies small.
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Distribution

Antimima wittebergensis world distribution map, present in South Africa

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WFO ID wfo-0000539040
COL ID 67LG8
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Synonyms

Mesembryanthemum wittebergense Antimima wittebergensis Ruschia wittebergensis