Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
virgata
ID:
579802

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 28: 642 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579134



Common Names

  • Virgata Calandrinia
  • Pigface
  • Rock Purslane


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Synonyms

  • Claytonia virgata (Phil.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Calandrinia virgata (also called Virgata Calandrinia, among many other common names) is an annual 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 40 cm tall. The leaves are linear and have entire margins. The flowers are pink to purple and have five petals.

Uses & Benefits

Calandrinia virgata is a species of flowering plant in the Montiaceae family. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calandrinia virgata has small, purple flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calandrinia virgata 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 virgata

Calandrinia virgata can be found in Australia.

Calandrinia virgata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calandrinia virgata?

Calandrinia virgata

What is the common name of Calandrinia virgata?

Virgate Rock-Rose

What is the natural habitat of Calandrinia virgata?

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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