Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
caespitosa
ID:
579510

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gillies ex Arn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Sci. 3: 356 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000578842

Common Names

  • Calandrinia Caespitosa
  • Caespitosa's Calandrinia
  • Caespitosa's Plant

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Synonyms

  • Calandrinia caespitosa skottsbergii (Gand.) Añon [unknown]
  • Calandrinia densiflora Phil. [unknown]
  • Calandrinia diffusa Gillies ex Arn. [unknown]
  • Calandrinia fuegiana Gand. [unknown]
  • Calandrinia rupestris Barnéoud [unknown]
  • Calandrinia rupestris skottsbergii (Gand.) Skottsb. [unknown]
  • Calandrinia skottsbergii Gand. [unknown]
  • Claytonia caespitosa (Gillies ex Arn.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Claytonia diffusa (Gillies ex Arn.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Claytonia rupestris (Barnéoud) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Calandrinia caespitosa australis Skottsb. [unknown]
  • Calandrinia caespitosa caespitosa [unknown]
  • Calandrinia densa Phil. [unknown]

Description

Calandrinia caespitosa (also called Tufted 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 caespitosa 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 caespitosa 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 caespitosa is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows in clumps and reaches heights of up to 8 inches. It has small, bright green leaves and produces bright pink or purple flowers in spring and summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can be propagated by division or from seed. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Calandrinia caespitosa

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

Calandrinia caespitosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calandrinia caespitosa?

Calandrinia caespitosa

What is the common name of Calandrinia caespitosa?

Tufted Purslane

What is the natural habitat of Calandrinia caespitosa?

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-2690539: Based on the initial data import
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
John Gillies (1792-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gillies' in the authors string.