Calandrinia pilosiuscula 0
Author: Augustin Pyrame de Candolle (1778-1841)Family: Montiaceae
Genus: Calandrinia
Synonym(s): Calandrinia compressa
English name: Curnow's curse
Zone: Chile
References for the genus
- A review of the tuberous Calandrinia species (section Tuberosae), including three new species for Western Australia, Obbens, FJ. Nuytsia 2006 Vol. 16 pag. 95-115. Address
- Calandrinia butcherensis and C. rubrisabulosa (Portulacaceae), new species from the Midwest of Western Australia, Obbens, Frank J and others. Nuytsia 2014 Vol. 24 pag. 207-214. Address
- Calandrinia monosperma and C. uncinella (Montiaceae), two new indehiscent species from Western Australia, Obbens, Frank J and others. Nuytsia 2019 Vol. 30 pag. 237-245. Address
- Taxonomic notes on Calandrinia remota (Montiaceae) and a reassessment of the status of C. polyandra var. leptophylla and C. polyandra var. monantha, Obbens, Frank. Nuytsia 2021 Vol. 32 pag. 167-171. DOI
- Three new perennial species of Calandrinia (Montiaceae) from southern Western Australia, Obbens, Frank J and others. Nuytsia 2018 Vol. 29 pag. 193-204. Address
- Three new species of Calandrinia (Portulacaceae) from the Eremaean and South West Botanical Provinces of Western Australia, Obbens, F.J. Nuytsia 2012 Vol. 22(6) pag. 351-362. ResearchGate
- Two new species of Calandrinia (Portulacaceae) from southern Western Australia, Obbens, F J. Nuytsia 2014 Vol. 24 pag. 37-43. Address
- Calandrinia butcherensis and C. rubrisabulosa (Portulacaceae), new species from the Midwest of Western Australia, Obbens, Frank J and others. Nuytsia 2014 Vol. 24 pag. 207-214. Address
- Calandrinia monosperma and C. uncinella (Montiaceae), two new indehiscent species from Western Australia, Obbens, Frank J and others. Nuytsia 2019 Vol. 30 pag. 237-245. Address
- Taxonomic notes on Calandrinia remota (Montiaceae) and a reassessment of the status of C. polyandra var. leptophylla and C. polyandra var. monantha, Obbens, Frank. Nuytsia 2021 Vol. 32 pag. 167-171. DOI
- Three new perennial species of Calandrinia (Montiaceae) from southern Western Australia, Obbens, Frank J and others. Nuytsia 2018 Vol. 29 pag. 193-204. Address
- Three new species of Calandrinia (Portulacaceae) from the Eremaean and South West Botanical Provinces of Western Australia, Obbens, F.J. Nuytsia 2012 Vol. 22(6) pag. 351-362. ResearchGate
- Two new species of Calandrinia (Portulacaceae) from southern Western Australia, Obbens, F J. Nuytsia 2014 Vol. 24 pag. 37-43. Address
General specifications
Annual or Biennial plant
Biological type: plant
Frost resistance: 18ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: pink
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 0,6ft x 0,6ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: average
Flowering time from April until May
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by root division
Frost resistance: 18ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: pink
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 0,6ft x 0,6ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: average
Flowering time from April until May
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by root division
Sowing instructions
SPRING Sow the seeds at 3mm depth in the Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix and pouwder with 2mm Perlite between 50-59°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight. The seeds germinate in 1-2 weeks.
Experiences in the garden
22-05-19A Obtaining seeds from seed provider Chile Flora Seeds collected in '....'. (Cultivated from unknown origin)
18-09-19 Sown seeds in a tray and germinated at 08-10-19 but the seedlings did not survive in Serre4.
Protocol: Autumn Perlite 3mm Sowing mix+Sand 68-77°F Damp substrate+Light 1-2w