Calandrinia ciliata (Ruiz & Pav.) DC.
Details
Calandrinia ciliata (Ruiz & Pav.) DC., Prodr. [A. P. de Candolle] 3, 359 (1828)
Calandrinia ciliata (Ruiz & Pav.) DC.
Biostatus
Exotic
Uncertain
New Zealand
Political Region
The identity of the Calandrinia species naturalised in New Zealand is not yet confirmed with certainty. However, it is likely to be Calandrinia menziesii, a lowland temperate species known to establish outside its native range, rather than Calandrinia ciliata, which is typically associated with montane intertropical environments. Genetic analysis (e.g. rDNA sequencing) would readily resolve the identification if required.
Nomenclature
DC.
Ruiz & Pav.
(Ruiz & Pav.) DC.
1828
359
ICN
species
Calandrinia ciliata
Classification
Subordinates
Vernacular names
Taxonomic concepts
Calandrinia caulescens Kunth
Calandrinia ciliata (Ruiz & Pav.) DC.
Calandrinia ciliata (Ruiz & Pav.) DC.
Calandrinia ciliata (Ruiz & Pav.) DC.
Calandrinia ciliata (Ruiz & Pav.) DC.
Calandrinia ciliata (Ruiz & Pav.) DC.
Calandrinia ciliata (Ruiz & Pav.) DC.
Metadata
e9960ae1-98e0-4171-a21d-a660cad69694
scientific name
Names_Plants
24 June 2002
19 March 2026