Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
nitida
ID:
579672

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ruiz & Pav.) DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 3: 359 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579004



Common Names

  • Calandrinia nitida
  • Nitida Calandrinia
  • Nitida Plant


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Synonyms

  • Claytonia nitida (DC.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Talinum diffusum Rose & Standl. [unknown]

Description

Calandrinia nitida (also called Shiny Calandrinia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Australia. It has small pink flowers and grows in sandy soils. It is found in arid and semi-arid regions, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Calandrinia nitida 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 nitida has bright yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calandrinia nitida is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows to a height of up to 60 cm. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagate by seed or division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and lightly covered. Keep moist and warm until germination occurs, which usually takes around two weeks.

Where to Find Calandrinia nitida

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

Calandrinia nitida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calandrinia nitida?

Calandrinia nitida

What type of plant is Calandrinia nitida?

Herb

What is the growth habit of Calandrinia nitida?

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-2690690: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.