Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fenzlii
ID:
607809

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Barnéoud) Carolin ex Hershk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 70: 213 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000607141



Common Names

  • Cistanthe fenzlii
  • Fenzlii Cistanthe
  • Fenzl's Rock Purslane


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Synonyms

  • Calandrinia fenzlii Barnéoud [unknown]
  • Claytonia fenzlii (Barnéoud) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Cistanthe fenzlii (also called Rock Purslane, among many other common names) is a perennial succulent plant native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It has thick, fleshy, gray-green leaves and produces small, bright pink flowers. It is found in rocky crevices, cliffs, and dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Cistanthe fenzlii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and produces yellow flowers in spring. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cistanthe fenzlii is a yellowish-white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, thin, and pale green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cistanthe fenzlii is a succulent native to South America. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered sparingly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Cistanthe fenzlii

Cistanthe fenzlii can be found in California and Oregon.

Cistanthe fenzlii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cistanthe fenzlii?

Cistanthe fenzlii

What are the common names of Cistanthe fenzlii?

Fenzl's Rock Purslane

What are the characteristics of Cistanthe fenzlii?

It is a low-growing, mat-forming, evergreen perennial with small, spoon-shaped, grey-green leaves and small, bright pink flowers in summer

Species in the Cistanthe genus

Cistanthe cachinalensis, Cistanthe chrysantha, Cistanthe lamprosperma, Cistanthe laxiflora, Cistanthe thyrsoidea, Cistanthe amarantoides, Cistanthe ambigua, Cistanthe arancioana, Cistanthe arenaria, Cistanthe cabrerae, Cistanthe calycina, Cistanthe celosioides, Cistanthe cephalophora, Cistanthe coquimbensis, Cistanthe cymosa, Cistanthe densiflora, Cistanthe fenzlii, Cistanthe grandiflora, Cistanthe guadalupensis, Cistanthe humilis, Cistanthe lingulata, Cistanthe longiscapa, Cistanthe maritima, Cistanthe minuscula, Cistanthe monandra, Cistanthe monosperma, Cistanthe paniculata, Cistanthe parryi, Cistanthe picta, Cistanthe pulchella, Cistanthe pygmaea, Cistanthe quadripetala, Cistanthe rosea, Cistanthe salsoloides, Cistanthe stricta, Cistanthe tovarii, Cistanthe umbellata, Cistanthe weberbaueri,

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-2723206: Based on the initial data import
François Marius Barnéoud (b.1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barnéoud' in the authors string.
Roger Charles Carolin (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carolin' in the authors string.
Mark Alan Hershkovitz (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hershk.' in the authors string.