Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
579608

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 1: 173 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000578940

Common Names

  • Graceful Rock-cress
  • Graceful Rock Daisy
  • Graceful Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Claytonia gracilis F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Parakeelya gracilis (Benth.) Hershk. [unknown]

Description

Calandrinia gracilis (also called 'Graceful 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 gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calandrinia gracilis 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 gracilis 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 gracilis

Calandrinia gracilis is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Calandrinia gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calandrinia gracilis?

Calandrinia gracilis

What type of plant is Calandrinia gracilis?

It is an annual herb

Where does Calandrinia gracilis grow?

It is native to 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,

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