Calandrinia crassifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crassifolia
ID:
579554
Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 85: 180 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000578886
Common Names
- Thick-leaved Rock-cress
- Thick-leaved Rock Daisy
- Thick-leaved Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calandrinia crassifolia (also called 'Thick-leaved Redmaids', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It grows in dry areas, such as rocky outcrops and sandy soils. It has thick, succulent leaves and short, stubby stems that rarely reach more than 20 cm in height.
Uses & Benefits
Calandrinia crassifolia 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 crassifolia has bright yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calandrinia crassifolia 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 crassifolia
Calandrinia crassifolia is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, and Victoria.
Calandrinia crassifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calandrinia crassifolia?
Calandrinia crassifolia
What is the common name of Calandrinia crassifolia?
Thick-leaved calandrinia
What is the natural habitat of Calandrinia crassifolia?
Tropical and subtropical regions of South America
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-2690580: Based on the initial data import
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.