Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Phil. ex Phil.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 85: 184 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000578802
Common Names
- Calandrinia Aegialitis
- Aegialitis' Calandrinia
- Aegialitis' Plant
Description
Calandrinia aegialitis (also called Aegialitis, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with succulent leaves and stems. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry open forests, woodlands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Calandrinia aegialitis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calandrinia aegialitis has small, white, tubular flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calandrinia aegialitis is a small, epiphytic plant that can be grown in a variety of climates. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in a well-draining potting mix and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Calandrinia aegialitis
Calandrinia aegialitis is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.
Calandrinia aegialitis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calandrinia aegialitis?
Calandrinia aegialitis
What is the common name of Calandrinia aegialitis?
Aegialitis calandrinia
What is the natural habitat of Calandrinia aegialitis?
Tropical and subtropical regions of South America
Species in the Calandrinia genus
Calandrinia crispisepala,
Calandrinia kalanniensis,
Calandrinia translucens,
Calandrinia acaulis,
Calandrinia acuminata,
Calandrinia aegialitis,
Calandrinia affinis,
Calandrinia alba,
Calandrinia arenicola,
Calandrinia argentea,
Calandrinia balonensis,
Calandrinia bandurriae,
Calandrinia biflora,
Calandrinia bracteosa,
Calandrinia brevipedata,
Calandrinia breweri,
Calandrinia caesia,
Calandrinia caespitosa,
Calandrinia calycotricha,
Calandrinia calyptrata,
Calandrinia carolinii,
Calandrinia ciliata,
Calandrinia colchaguensis,
Calandrinia compacta,
Calandrinia composita,
Calandrinia compressa,
Calandrinia conferta,
Calandrinia corrigioloides,
Calandrinia corymbosa,
Calandrinia crassifolia,
Calandrinia creethae,
Calandrinia cygnorum,
Calandrinia cylindrica,
Calandrinia depressa,
Calandrinia dielsii,
Calandrinia dipetala,
Calandrinia disperma,
Calandrinia eremaea,
Calandrinia filifolia,
Calandrinia galapagosa,
Calandrinia glaucopurpurea,
Calandrinia gracilis,
Calandrinia graminifolia,
Calandrinia granulifera,
Calandrinia heterophylla,
Calandrinia hirtella,
Calandrinia involucrata,
Calandrinia lancifolia,
Calandrinia lehmannii,
Calandrinia leucopogon,
Species in the Montiaceae family
Calandrinia crispisepala,
Calandrinia kalanniensis,
Calandrinia translucens,
Calandrinia acaulis,
Calandrinia acuminata,
Calandrinia aegialitis,
Calandrinia affinis,
Calandrinia alba,
Calandrinia arenicola,
Calandrinia argentea,
Calandrinia balonensis,
Calandrinia bandurriae,
Calandrinia biflora,
Calandrinia bracteosa,
Calandrinia brevipedata,
Calandrinia breweri,
Calandrinia caesia,
Calandrinia caespitosa,
Calandrinia calycotricha,
Calandrinia calyptrata,
Calandrinia carolinii,
Calandrinia ciliata,
Calandrinia colchaguensis,
Calandrinia compacta,
Calandrinia composita,
Calandrinia compressa,
Calandrinia conferta,
Calandrinia corrigioloides,
Calandrinia corymbosa,
Calandrinia crassifolia,
Calandrinia creethae,
Calandrinia cygnorum,
Calandrinia cylindrica,
Calandrinia depressa,
Calandrinia dielsii,
Calandrinia dipetala,
Calandrinia disperma,
Calandrinia eremaea,
Calandrinia filifolia,
Calandrinia galapagosa,
Calandrinia glaucopurpurea,
Calandrinia gracilis,
Calandrinia graminifolia,
Calandrinia granulifera,
Calandrinia heterophylla,
Calandrinia hirtella,
Calandrinia involucrata,
Calandrinia lancifolia,
Calandrinia lehmannii,
Calandrinia leucopogon,