Calandrinia spicigera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spicigera
ID:
579765
Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Anales Mus. Nac. Santiago de Chile 1: 25 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579097
Common Names
- Calandrinia Spicigera
- Spiked Rock Purslane
- Spiked Calandrinia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calandrinia spicigera (also called Spiked Purslane, among many other common names) is a small, succulent, perennial herb found in Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia. It has bright pink flowers and small, fleshy leaves. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Calandrinia spicigera 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
Flower: Calandrinia spicigera has bright yellow flowers with five petals. Seed: The seed of Calandrinia spicigera is small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Calandrinia spicigera are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calandrinia spicigera can be propagated by seed or division. To cultivate, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny position. Water regularly and keep the soil moist but not soggy. Once the seedlings are established, fertilize every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Calandrinia spicigera
Calandrinia spicigera can be found in Australia.
Calandrinia spicigera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calandrinia spicigera?
Calandrinia spicigera
What is the common name of Calandrinia spicigera?
Spiny Rock-purslane
What is the family of Calandrinia spicigera?
Portulacaceae
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-2690778: Based on the initial data import
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.