Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
stenogyna
ID:
579770

Status:
valid

Authors:
Domin

Source:
cmp

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 22(89): 97 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579102



Common Names

  • Calandrinia Stenogyna
  • Narrow-Leaf Calandrinia
  • Narrow-Leaf Purslane


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Synonyms

  • Parakeelya stenogyna (Domin) Hershk. [unknown]

Description

Calandrinia stenogyna (also called Stenogyna Calandrinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and stems that are usually unbranched and grow up to 30 cm tall. The leaves are linear and have entire margins. The flowers are pink to purple and have five petals.

Uses & Benefits

Calandrinia stenogyna 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

The flower of Calandrinia stenogyna is a bright pink to purple, with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calandrinia stenogyna 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 stenogyna

Calandrinia stenogyna can be found in Australia.

Calandrinia stenogyna FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calandrinia stenogyna?

Calandrinia stenogyna

What is the common name of Calandrinia stenogyna?

Stenogynous Rock-purslane

What is the family of Calandrinia stenogyna?

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,

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