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TAXON:Calandrinia Spectabilis Otto & A.Dietr. SCORE:2.0 RATING:Low Risk TAXON: Calandrinia spectabilis SCORE: 2.0 RATING: Low Risk Otto & A.Dietr. Taxon: Calandrinia spectabilis Otto & A.Dietr. Family: Portulacaceae Common Name(s): rock purslane Synonym(s): Claytonia spectabilis (Otto & D.Dietr.) Kuntze Assessor: Chuck Chimera Status: Assessor Approved End Date: 13 Feb 2017 WRA Score: 2.0 Designation: L Rating: Low Risk Keywords: Ornamental, Succulent, Unarmed, Non-Toxic, Vegetative Spread Qsn # Question Answer Option Answer 101 Is the species highly domesticated? y=-3, n=0 n 102 Has the species become naturalized where grown? 103 Does the species have weedy races? Species suited to tropical or subtropical climate(s) - If 201 island is primarily wet habitat, then substitute "wet (0-low; 1-intermediate; 2-high) (See Appendix 2) Low tropical" for "tropical or subtropical" 202 Quality of climate match data (0-low; 1-intermediate; 2-high) (See Appendix 2) Low 203 Broad climate suitability (environmental versatility) y=1, n=0 n Native or naturalized in regions with tropical or 204 y=1, n=0 n subtropical climates Does the species have a history of repeated introductions 205 y=-2, ?=-1, n=0 ? outside its natural range? 301 Naturalized beyond native range y = 1*multiplier (see Appendix 2), n= question 205 n 302 Garden/amenity/disturbance weed n=0, y = 1*multiplier (see Appendix 2) n 303 Agricultural/forestry/horticultural weed n=0, y = 2*multiplier (see Appendix 2) n 304 Environmental weed n=0, y = 2*multiplier (see Appendix 2) n 305 Congeneric weed n=0, y = 1*multiplier (see Appendix 2) y 401 Produces spines, thorns or burrs y=1, n=0 n 402 Allelopathic 403 Parasitic y=1, n=0 n 404 Unpalatable to grazing animals 405 Toxic to animals y=1, n=0 n 406 Host for recognized pests and pathogens y=1, n=0 n 407 Causes allergies or is otherwise toxic to humans y=1, n=0 n 408 Creates a fire hazard in natural ecosystems y=1, n=0 n 409 Is a shade tolerant plant at some stage of its life cycle y=1, n=0 n Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions (or limestone 410 conditions if not a volcanic island) Creation Date: 13 Feb 2017 (Calandrinia spectabilis Page 1 of 13 Otto & A.Dietr.) TAXON: Calandrinia spectabilis SCORE: 2.0 RATING: Low Risk Otto & A.Dietr. Qsn # Question Answer Option Answer 411 Climbing or smothering growth habit y=1, n=0 n 412 Forms dense thickets 501 Aquatic y=5, n=0 n 502 Grass y=1, n=0 n 503 Nitrogen fixing woody plant y=1, n=0 n Geophyte (herbaceous with underground storage organs 504 y=1, n=0 n -- bulbs, corms, or tubers) Evidence of substantial reproductive failure in native 601 habitat 602 Produces viable seed y=1, n=-1 y 603 Hybridizes naturally 604 Self-compatible or apomictic 605 Requires specialist pollinators y=-1, n=0 n 606 Reproduction by vegetative fragmentation y=1, n=-1 y 607 Minimum generative time (years) Propagules likely to be dispersed unintentionally (plants 701 growing in heavily trafficked areas) 702 Propagules dispersed intentionally by people y=1, n=-1 y 703 Propagules likely to disperse as a produce contaminant 704 Propagules adapted to wind dispersal y=1, n=-1 n 705 Propagules water dispersed 706 Propagules bird dispersed y=1, n=-1 n 707 Propagules dispersed by other animals (externally) 708 Propagules survive passage through the gut 801 Prolific seed production (>1000/m2) Evidence that a persistent propagule bank is formed (>1 802 yr) 803 Well controlled by herbicides 804 Tolerates, or benefits from, mutilation, cultivation, or fire Effective natural enemies present locally (e.g. introduced 805 biocontrol agents) Creation Date: 13 Feb 2017 (Calandrinia spectabilis Page 2 of 13 Otto & A.Dietr.) TAXON: Calandrinia spectabilis SCORE: 2.0 RATING: Low Risk Otto & A.Dietr. Supporting Data: Qsn # Question Answer 101 Is the species highly domesticated? n Source(s) Notes Innes, C. 1981. Complete Handbook of Cacti and Succulents. Van Nostrand Reinhold Company. Van No evidence of domestication Nostrand Reinhold Company, New York, NY 102 Has the species become naturalized where grown? Source(s) Notes WRA Specialist. 2017. Personal Communication NA 103 Does the species have weedy races? Source(s) Notes WRA Specialist. 2017. Personal Communication NA Species suited to tropical or subtropical climate(s) - If 201 island is primarily wet habitat, then substitute "wet Low tropical" for "tropical or subtropical" Source(s) Notes Innes, C. 1981. Complete Handbook of Cacti and Succulents. Van Nostrand Reinhold Company. Van "Native of Chile." Nostrand Reinhold Company, New York, NY 202 Quality of climate match data Low Source(s) Notes Innes, C. 1981. Complete Handbook of Cacti and Succulents. Van Nostrand Reinhold Company. Van [Climate parameters from native range unknown] Nostrand Reinhold Company, New York, NY 203 Broad climate suitability (environmental versatility) n Source(s) Notes Annie's Annuals. 2017. Calandrinia spectabilis. https://www.anniesannuals.com/plants/view/?id=1930. "USDA Zones 8-10" [Accessed 13 Feb 2017] Creation Date: 13 Feb 2017 (Calandrinia spectabilis Page 3 of 13 Otto & A.Dietr.) TAXON: Calandrinia spectabilis SCORE: 2.0 RATING: Low Risk Otto & A.Dietr. Qsn # Question Answer Native or naturalized in regions with tropical or 204 n subtropical climates Source(s) Notes Nickel, E. 2009. Chilean succulent a drought-tolerant "Hailing from the hot, dry mountains of Chile, C. spectabilis isn't charmer. merely drought tolerant, it's a tough-as-nails survivor, requiring http://www.sfgate.com/homeandgarden/article/Chilean- almost no water once established - which means it's a natural for our succulent-a-drought-tolerant-charmer-3226576.php. Mediterranean climate." [Accessed 13 Feb 2017] Does the species have a history of repeated 205 ? introductions outside its natural range? Source(s) Notes "This plant has been said to grow in the following regions: Anthem, Arizona Phoenix, Arizona Tempe, Arizona Alameda, California Aliso Viejo, California Arroyo Grande, California Brea, California Camarillo, California Carmel, California Cathedral City, California Dave's Garden. 2017. Rock Purslane Calandrinia Corona, California Escondido, California Hayward, California (2 spectabilis. reports) Los Angeles, California Napa, California Palmdale, http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/112396/. California Pittsburg, California Ramona, California Richmond, [Accessed 13 Feb 2017] California Salinas, California San Clemente, California San Diego, California San Francisco, California (4 reports) San Jose, California San Luis Obispo, California San Pedro, California Spring Valley, California Valley Center, California Vista, California Walnut Creek, California Las Cruces, New Mexico" 301 Naturalized beyond native range n Source(s) Notes Randall, R.P. (2017). A Global Compendium of Weeds. 3rd No evidence Edition. Perth, Western Australia. R.P. Randall 302 Garden/amenity/disturbance weed n Source(s) Notes Randall, R.P. (2017). A Global Compendium of Weeds. 3rd No evidence Edition. Perth, Western Australia. R.P. Randall 303 Agricultural/forestry/horticultural weed n Source(s) Notes Randall, R.P. (2017). A Global Compendium of Weeds. 3rd No evidence Edition. Perth, Western Australia. R.P. Randall 304 Environmental weed n Source(s) Notes Randall, R.P. (2017). A Global Compendium of Weeds. 3rd No evidence Edition. Perth, Western Australia. R.P. Randall Creation Date: 13 Feb 2017 (Calandrinia spectabilis Page 4 of 13 Otto & A.Dietr.) TAXON: Calandrinia spectabilis SCORE: 2.0 RATING: Low Risk Otto & A.Dietr. Qsn # Question Answer 305 Congeneric weed y Source(s) Notes "Calandrinia ciliata ... Weed of: Cereals, Grapevines, Pome Fruits" ... Randall, R.P. (2017). A Global Compendium of Weeds. 3rd "Calandrinia ciliata (Ruiz Lopez & Pavon) DC. var. menziesii ... Weed Edition. Perth, Western Australia. R.P. Randall of: Orchards & Plantations, Vegetables" ... "Calandrinia compressa ... Weed of: Cereals" ... "Calandrinia menziesii ... Weed of: Pastures" 401 Produces spines, thorns or burrs n Source(s) Notes "Calandrinia spectabilis Otto et Dietr. Native of Chile. A somewhat Innes, C. 1981. Complete Handbook of Cacti and shrubby plant with elongated compressed leaves to 4 cm long, Succulents. Van Nostrand Reinhold Company. Van pruinose. Flowers very beautiful, about 5 cm diameter, rich purple." Nostrand Reinhold Company, New York, NY [No evidence] 402 Allelopathic Source(s) Notes WRA Specialist. 2017. Personal Communication Unknown 403 Parasitic n Source(s) Notes "Calandrinia spectabilis Otto et Dietr. Native of Chile. A somewhat Innes, C. 1981. Complete Handbook of Cacti and shrubby plant with elongated compressed leaves to 4 cm long, Succulents. Van Nostrand Reinhold Company. Van pruinose. Flowers very beautiful, about 5 cm diameter, rich purple." Nostrand Reinhold Company, New York, NY [Portulacaceae. No evidence] 404 Unpalatable to grazing animals Source(s) Notes [Other Calandrinia species are palatable to cattle] "In this study, Letnic, M. (2004). Cattle grazing in a hummock grassland with the exception of the March 2001 sampling period, cattle regenerating after fire: the short-term effects of cattle consistently showed preference for areas regenerating after fire. This exclusion on vegetation in south-western Queensland. behaviour is likely a response to the abundance of palatable grasses The Rangeland Journal, 26(1), 34-48 and forbs, particularly Eragrostis eriopoda, Aristida contorta, Ptilotus polystachyus and Calandrinia balonensis." Annie's Annuals. 2017. Calandrinia spectabilis. [Possibly. Deer resistant] "This spectacular Chilean perennial gets my https://www.anniesannuals.com/plants/view/?id=1930. highest recommendation as the best, super EASY, everblooming, [Accessed 13 Feb 2017] deer-resistant plant for a dry garden or difficult spot." 405 Toxic to animals n Source(s) Notes Quattrocchi, U. 2012. CRC World Dictionary of Medicinal and Poisonous Plants: Common Names, Scientific Names, No evidence Eponyms, Synonyms, and Etymology. CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL Creation Date: 13 Feb 2017 (Calandrinia spectabilis Page 5 of 13 Otto & A.Dietr.) TAXON: Calandrinia spectabilis SCORE: 2.0 RATING: Low Risk Otto & A.Dietr. Qsn # Question Answer Wagstaff, D.J. 2008. International poisonous plants checklist: an evidence-based reference.
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