Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
volubilis
ID:
579804

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 1: 174 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579136



Common Names

  • Volubilis Calandrinia
  • Pigface
  • Rock Purslane


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Synonyms

  • Calandrinia volubilis parvula J.M.Black [unknown]
  • Claytonia volubilis F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Parakeelya volubilis (Benth.) Hershk. [unknown]

Description

Calandrinia volubilis (also called Volubilis 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 volubilis 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

The flower of Calandrinia volubilis is a bright pink to purple, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calandrinia volubilis is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate from seed, sow in spring or autumn in a well-drained seed-raising mix. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in spring or summer and root in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Calandrinia volubilis

Calandrinia volubilis can be found in Australia.

Calandrinia volubilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calandrinia volubilis?

Calandrinia volubilis

What is the common name of Calandrinia volubilis?

Twining Rock-Rose

What is the natural habitat of Calandrinia volubilis?

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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