Calandrinia leucopogon - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leucopogon
ID:
579627
Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 85: 313 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000578959
Common Names
- White-haired Rock-cress
- White-haired Rock Daisy
- White-haired Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calandrinia leucopogon (also called White-bearded Rock Purslane, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Portulacaceae family. It is native to Australia and New Zealand. It grows in dry, sandy, and rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Calandrinia leucopogon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. The leaves can be used as a salad green and the flowers can be used to make a tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calandrinia leucopogon 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calandrinia leucopogon is a hardy, evergreen perennial 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 leucopogon
Calandrinia leucopogon is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and along roadsides.
Calandrinia leucopogon FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calandrinia leucopogon?
Calandrinia leucopogon
What type of plant is Calandrinia leucopogon?
Herb
What is the growth habit of Calandrinia leucopogon?
Upright
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-2690649: Based on the initial data import
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.