Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
caesia
ID:
579509

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Phil. ex Phil.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 85: 187 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000578841

Common Names

  • Calandrinia Caesia
  • Caesia's Calandrinia
  • Caesia's Plant

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Description

Calandrinia caesia (also called Blue 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 caesia 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 caesia 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 caesia is an evergreen perennial native to Australia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed sowing in the spring or summer. The seeds should be planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the seeds should germinate within a few weeks.

Where to Find Calandrinia caesia

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

Calandrinia caesia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calandrinia caesia?

Calandrinia caesia

What is the common name of Calandrinia caesia?

Blue Purslane

What is the natural habitat of Calandrinia caesia?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2690538: Based on the initial data import
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Heinrich Eunom Philippi (1838-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Phil.' in the authors string.