Antimima

Antimima
Antimima evoluta
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Aizoaceae
Subfamily: Ruschioideae
Tribe: Ruschieae
Genus: Antimima
N.E.Br.
Synonyms[1]

Mossia R.Br.

Antimima is a genus of succulent plants in the family Aizoaceae. It includes 106 species native to Namibia and the Cape Provinces and Free State of South Africa.[1]

Description

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The Greek word "antimimos" means "imitating", and refers to the similarity some species have to the different genus Argyroderma.

The species of this varied genus typically grow as dense cushions or mats. Otherwise, Antimima species are very similar in their superficial looks to the related genus Ruschia, with 3-sided waxy succulent leaves, and pink or white flowers.[2]

Species

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Plants of the World Online accepts 106 species.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Antimima N.E.Br". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 11 October 2025.
  2. ^ J. Manning: Field Guide to Fynbos. Struik, 2007. p.334.
  3. ^ "Antimima pumila - World of Succulents". www.WorldOfSucculents.com. 8 April 2024. Retrieved 24 April 2024. Louisa Bolus has described this species twice in two years, once as Ruschia pumila and once as Ruschia levynsiae, due to the significant difference in appearance between plants in dormancy and those during the growing season.