Portulacaceae Juss.
Calandrinia mirabilis Chinnock & J.G.West , legitimate, scientific
West, J.G. & Chinnock, R.J. (21 November 2013), Calandrinia mirabilis (Portulacaceae), a spectacular new species from Western Austalia with notes on its ecology, seed germination and horticultural potential. Journal of the Adelaide Botanic Gardens 26: 97-102, Figs 1-6, Plate 1 [tax. nov.]
  • Type: Western Australia, Ashburton Botanical District, North of Landor Homestead, 28.viii.2011, R.J.Chinnock 10289 (holo: AD249700; iso: AD249699, AD249701, CANB, MEL, PERTH).
taxonomic synonym: Calandrinia sp. Mt Clere (R.J.Dadd 5) [n/a]
  • Etymology: "The name is taken from the Latin word, mirabilis, marvellous, wonderful; referring to the spectacular multi-coloured flowers, a unique feature within the Australian species."
Parker, C.M. (10 March 2015), Updates to Western Australia's vascular plant census for 2014. Nuytsia 25: 19 [secondary reference]
taxonomic synonym: Calandrinia sp. Mt Clere (R.J.Dadd 5) [n/a]
Hershkovitz, M.A. (21 September 2020), Rumicastrum Ulbrich (Montiaceae): a beautiful name for the Australian calandrinias. Phytologia 102(3): 119 [basionym]
basionym of: Rumicastrum mirabile (Chinnock & J.G.West) Hershk. legitimate
Hershkovitz, M.A. (September 2023), Notes on the taxonomy of Parakeelya Hershk. (Montiaceae). International Journal of Scientific Development and Research 8(9): 119 [basionym]
basionym of: Parakeelya mirabilis (Chinnock & J.G.West) Hershk. legitimate