Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
eremaea
ID:
579580

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ewart

Source:
cmp

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Fl. Victoria : 486 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000578912

Common Names

  • Eremaea Rock-cress
  • Eremaea Rock Daisy
  • Eremaea Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Calandrinia pusilla Lindl. [unknown]
  • Parakeelya eremaea (Ewart) Hershk. [unknown]

Description

Calandrinia eremaea (also called 'Eremian 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 small, round leaves and tall, slender stems that can reach up to 1 meter in height.

Uses & Benefits

Calandrinia eremaea 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 eremaea has bright pink flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calandrinia eremaea is a perennial plant that grows in a wide range of climates. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, division, or cuttings. Seed should be sown in spring or summer in a sunny position. Division should be done in spring or summer, and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Calandrinia eremaea

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

Calandrinia eremaea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calandrinia eremaea?

Calandrinia eremaea

What is the common name of Calandrinia eremaea?

Eremic calandrinia

What is the natural habitat of Calandrinia eremaea?

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,