Status:
valid
Authors:
Hershk. & D.I.Ford
Source:
cmp
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 74: 282 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000578856
Common Names
- Calandrinia Carolinii
- Carolinii's Calandrinia
- Carolinii's Plant
Synonyms
- Baitaria acaulis Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
Description
Calandrinia carolinii (also called Carolina 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 carolinii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a ground cover and as a border plant. The plant is drought-tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping. The leaves of the plant can be used to make a tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calandrinia carolinii has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calandrinia carolinii is an evergreen perennial that grows in clumps and reaches heights of up to 12 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 carolinii
Calandrinia carolinii is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands and along roadsides.
Calandrinia carolinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calandrinia carolinii?
Calandrinia carolinii
What is the common name of Calandrinia carolinii?
Caroline Purslane
What is the natural habitat of Calandrinia carolinii?
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
Donna I. Ford: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.I.Ford' in the authors string.