Antimima pumila is a compact succulent subshrub with tightly packed leaves on short branches. The first leaf pair has a sheath that …
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Epithet: pumila
Meaning: Dwarf
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective "pumilus."
Pronunciation: POO-mil-uh
While the generic name must be unique, two or more genera often share the same specific epithet. Moreover, the same epithet can be used for subspecies, varieties, and forms within a species. Here is a list of plants that share this epithet.
Tulista pumila 'Variegata' (Pearl Plant), formerly known as Haworthia pumila 'Variegata', is a small, slowly proliferous succulent that …
Tulista pumila 'Emperor', formerly known as Haworthia pumila 'Emperor', is a lovely small, slow-growing succulent that forms compact…
Tulista pumila (Pearl Plant), formerly known as Haworthia pumila, is a small, slow-growing succulent that forms rosettes of thick fleshy…