Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
villaroelii
ID:
579799

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 85: 176 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579131



Common Names

  • Villaroelii Calandrinia
  • Pigface
  • Rock Purslane


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Description

Calandrinia villanuevae (also called Villanueva Calandrinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Chile. It has long, narrow leaves and white flowers. It grows in wet, sandy soils in open areas and along the edges of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Calandrinia villanuevae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion. The flowers are edible and can be used in salads or as a garnish.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calandrinia villaroelii is a small, yellow-greenish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calandrinia villanuevae is an evergreen perennial native to Chile. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed sowing in the spring or summer. The seeds should be planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the seeds should germinate within a few weeks.

Where to Find Calandrinia villaroelii

Calandrinia villaroelii can be found in Chile.

Calandrinia villaroelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calandrinia villaroelii?

Calandrinia villaroelii

What is the common name of Calandrinia villaroelii?

Pink Rock-Rose

What is the natural habitat of Calandrinia villaroelii?

Rocky hillsides and dry open woodlands

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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