Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 1: 176 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000578943
Common Names
- Granular Rock-cress
- Granular Rock Daisy
- Granular Daisy
Synonyms
- Calandrinia neesiana H.Eichler [unknown]
- Calandrinia pygmaea F.Muell. [unknown]
- Claytonia granulifera (Benth.) F.Muell. [unknown]
- Claytonia grayi F.Muell. [unknown]
- Claytonia parva Kuntze [unknown]
- Parakeelya granulifera (Benth.) Hershk. [unknown]
Description
Calandrinia granulifera (also called 'Granular 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 granulifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion. The flowers are edible and can be used in salads or as a garnish.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calandrinia granulifera 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calandrinia granulifera is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is native to Australia. It is easy to grow and propagate, and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When growing from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take 4-6 inch cuttings from the tips of the stems and place them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Calandrinia granulifera
Calandrinia granulifera is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and along roadsides.
Calandrinia granulifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calandrinia granulifera?
Calandrinia granulifera
What type of plant is Calandrinia granulifera?
It is an annual herb
Where does Calandrinia granulifera 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,