Class
Family
Classification
Subordinate Taxa
Nomenclature
Scientific Name:
Calandrinia Kunth in Humboldt et al., Nov. Gen. Sp. [H.B.K.] (Folio ed.) 6, 62 (1823)
Description
Glabrous or hairy, taprooted or rhizomatous, annual or perennial rosette herbs. Stems usually many, branched or not, vegetative and reproductive. Lvs many, alternate on stems. Infl. a terminal raceme or cyme, bracteate, sometimes fls solitary. Sepals persistent or deciduous. Petals 5–(7). Stamens 5-many. Ovary superior, of (2)–3–(4) fused carpels; style branches (2)–3–(4). Ovules (2)-many. Capsule 1-locular, dehiscing by (2)–3–(4) valves. Seeds (2)-many.
[From: Webb et al. (1988) Flora of New Zealand. Volume 4.]
Biostatus
Exotic
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Exotic: Fully Naturalised | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
Bibliography
Humboldt, F.W.H.A.; Bonpland, A.J.A.; Kunth, K.S. 1823–1824: Nova Genera et Species Plantarum. Vol. 6. Edition Folio. Paris.
Mabberley, D.J. 2008: Mabberley's plant book, a portable dictionary of plants, their classification and uses. Edition 3. Cambridge University Press.
Mabberley, D.J. 2017: Mabberley's plant book, a portable dictionary of plants, their classification and uses. Edition 4. Cambridge University Press.
Nyffeler, R.; Eggli, U. 2010: Disintegrating Portulacaceae: A new familial classification of the suborder Portulacineae (Caryophyllales) based on molecular and morphological data. Taxon 59(1): 227–240.
