Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ruiz & Pav.) DC.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1828
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 3: 359 (1828)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000578868
Common Names
- Calandrinia Ciliata
- Ciliata's Calandrinia
- Ciliata's Plant
Synonyms
- Talinum ciliatum Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
- Calandrinia arizonica Rydb. [unknown]
- Calandrinia axilliflora Barnéoud [unknown]
- Calandrinia axilliflora foliosa Phil. [unknown]
- Calandrinia axilliflora minor Barnéoud [unknown]
- Calandrinia bonariensis Hauman [unknown]
- Calandrinia caulescens Kunth [unknown]
- Calandrinia caulescens Phil. [unknown]
- Calandrinia caulescens menziesii (Hook.) A.Gray [unknown]
- Calandrinia caulescens menziesii (Hook.) Piper & Beattie [unknown]
- Calandrinia ciliata menziesii (Hook.) J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
- Calandrinia elegans Spach [unknown]
- Calandrinia feltonii Skottsb. [unknown]
- Calandrinia menziesii (Hook.) Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
- Calandrinia menziesii alba Orcutt [unknown]
- Calandrinia micrantha Schltdl. [unknown]
- Calandrinia muricata Rydb. [unknown]
- Calandrinia phacosperma DC. [unknown]
- Calandrinia pulchella Lilja [unknown]
- Calandrinia speciosa Lindl. [unknown]
- Calandrinia stenophylla Rydb. [unknown]
- Calyptridium depressum A.Nelson [unknown]
- Claytonia alba caulescens (Kunth) Kuntze [unknown]
- Claytonia axilliflora (Barnéoud) Kuntze [unknown]
- Claytonia caulescens (Kunth) Kuntze [unknown]
- Claytonia ciliata (DC.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Claytonia menziesii (Hook.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Claytonia peruviana (Haw.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Claytonia speciosa (Lehm.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Cosmia caulescens Domb. ex Spreng. [unknown]
- Cosmia montana Domb. ex DC. [unknown]
- Talinum caulescens (Kunth) Spreng. [unknown]
- Phacosperma peruviana Haw. [unknown]
- Talinum menziesii Hook. [unknown]
Description
Calandrinia ciliata (also called Ciliate 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 ciliata 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 ciliata has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calandrinia ciliata 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 ciliata
Calandrinia ciliata is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, and Victoria.
Calandrinia ciliata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calandrinia ciliata?
Calandrinia ciliata
What is the common name of Calandrinia ciliata?
Fringed Purslane
What is the natural habitat of Calandrinia ciliata?
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,