Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
picta
ID:
607829

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gillies ex Arn.) Carolin ex Hershk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 70: 217 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000607161



Common Names

  • Cistanthe picta
  • Picta Cistanthe
  • Painted Rock Purslane


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Synonyms

  • Calandrinia oblongifolia Barnéoud [unknown]
  • Calandrinia picta Gillies ex Arn. [unknown]
  • Calandrinia picta portulacifolia (Phil.) Hicken [unknown]
  • Calandrinia portulacifolia Phil. [unknown]
  • Claytonia oblongifolia (Barnéoud) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cistanthe oblongifolia (Barnéoud) D.I.Ford [unknown]
  • Cistanthe picta (Gill. ex Arn.) Carolin ex Hershkovitz [deprecated]

Description

Cistanthe picta (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 picta is an attractive ornamental plant with bright yellow flowers and glossy green foliage. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It is often used as a ground cover or in rock gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cistanthe picta var. frigida (Barnéoud) Hershk.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cistanthe picta is a bright pink, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a light green hue.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cistanthe picta is a low-growing, evergreen perennial native to California and Baja California. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in bright, indirect light until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Cistanthe picta

Cistanthe picta can be found in California and Oregon.

Cistanthe picta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cistanthe picta?

Cistanthe picta

What is the common name of Cistanthe picta?

Painted Rock Purslane

What is the natural habitat of Cistanthe picta?

Rocky areas

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-2723224: Based on the initial data import
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
John Gillies (1792-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gillies' 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.