Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ambigua
ID:
607795

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Watson) Carolin ex Hershk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 68: 269 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000607127

Common Names

  • Cistanthe ambigua
  • Ambigua Cistanthe
  • Ambigua Rock Purslane

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Synonyms

  • Calandrinia ambigua (S.Watson) Howell [unknown]
  • Calandrinia sesuvioides A.Gray [unknown]
  • Claytonia ambigua S.Watson [unknown]

Description

Cistanthe ambigua (also called Rou Cong Rong, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is found in the deserts and semi-deserts of this region and grows in sandy or stony soils. It has a thick, woody stem and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cistanthe ambigua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cistanthe ambigua 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 ambigua is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows up to 30 cm tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is best propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Cistanthe ambigua

Cistanthe ambigua is found in Chile and Argentina.

Cistanthe ambigua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cistanthe ambigua?

Cistanthe ambigua

What are the common names of Cistanthe ambigua?

Rock Purslane, Rock Purslane-Mimulus

What are the characteristics of Cistanthe ambigua?

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-2723193: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' 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.