Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
compressa
ID:
579544

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schrad. ex DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 3: 359 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000578876

Common Names

  • Calandrinia Compressa
  • Compressa's Calandrinia
  • Compressa's Plant

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Synonyms

  • Calandrinia gaudichaudii Barnéoud [unknown]
  • Claytonia compressa (Schrad. ex DC.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Claytonia gaudichaudii (Barnéoud) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Calandrinia compressa (also called Compressed 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 compressa 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Calandrinia compressa var. macilenta (Barnéoud) Acevedo

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calandrinia compressa 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 compressa 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 compressa

Calandrinia compressa is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, and Victoria.

Calandrinia compressa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calandrinia compressa?

Calandrinia compressa

What is the common name of Calandrinia compressa?

Compressed Purslane

What is the natural habitat of Calandrinia compressa?

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-2690571: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Schrader (1767-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrad.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.