Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
translucens
ID:
507388

Status:
valid

Authors:
Obbens

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 16: 104 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506720

Common Names

  • Calandrinia translucens
  • Translucens Calandrinia
  • Calandrinia

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Description

Calandrinia translucens (also called Translucent calandrinia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry habitats such as rocky hillsides and dry meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Calandrinia translucens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calandrinia translucens has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have two opposite, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calandrinia translucens is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It can tolerate light frosts and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Calandrinia translucens

Calandrinia translucens is native to Australia and can be found in the south-west of the state.

Calandrinia translucens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calandrinia translucens?

Calandrinia translucens

What is the natural habitat of Calandrinia translucens?

Grasslands and open woodlands

What is the flowering period of Calandrinia translucens?

Spring and summer

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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