Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
brevipedata
ID:
579504

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 10: 69 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000578836

Common Names

  • Calandrinia Brevipedata
  • Brevipedata's Calandrinia
  • Brevipedata's Plant

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Synonyms

  • Claytonia brevipedata F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Parakeelya brevipedata (F.Muell.) Hershk. [unknown]

Description

Calandrinia brevipedata (also called Short-pedate Purslane, 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 brevipedata 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 brevipedata has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calandrinia brevipedata is a succulent native to temperate and subtropical regions of South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Calandrinia brevipedata

Calandrinia brevipedata is native to South America and can be found in dry, sandy areas.

Calandrinia brevipedata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calandrinia brevipedata?

Calandrinia brevipedata

What is the common name of Calandrinia brevipedata?

Short-stalked Purslane

What is the natural habitat of Calandrinia brevipedata?

Dry, rocky slopes and outcrops

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,

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