Operculina ventricosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ventricosa
ID:
1278304
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bertero) Peter
Source:
tro
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(3a): 32 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277642
Common Names
- Operculina Ventricosa
- Ventricose Operculina
- Operculina
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Operculina ventricosa (also called Sea Purslane, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval leaves and yellow, star-shaped flowers. It grows in coastal habitats, such as beaches and sand dunes.
Uses & Benefits
Operculina ventricosa is used for its medicinal properties and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Operculina ventricosa has small, yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and brown and the seedlings are small and slender.
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Operculina ventricosa is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Operculina ventricosa
Operculina ventricosa is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Operculina ventricosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Operculina ventricosa?
Operculina ventricosa
What is the natural habitat of Operculina ventricosa?
It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
What are the growth requirements of Operculina ventricosa?
It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light and moist soil.
Species in the Operculina genus
Operculina aequisepala, Operculina brownii, Operculina riedeliana, Operculina tansaensis, Operculina polynesica, Operculina leptoptera, Operculina sericantha, Operculina macrocarpa, Operculina aurea, Operculina ventricosa, Operculina turpethum, Operculina codonantha, Operculina hamiltonii, Operculina pteripes, Operculina pinnatifida, Operculina petaloidea, Operculina maypurensis,
Species in the Convolvulaceae family
Aniseia harmandii, Aniseia martinicensis, Aniseia argentina, Aniseia luxurians, Argyreia adpressa, Argyreia apoensis, Argyreia arakuensis, Argyreia atropurpurea, Argyreia barbata, Argyreia barbigera, Argyreia barnesii, Argyreia bifrons, Argyreia boholensis, Argyreia boseana, Argyreia bracteosa, Argyreia breviscapa, Argyreia caudata, Argyreia celebica, Argyreia cinerea, Argyreia coacta, Argyreia confusa, Argyreia congesta, Argyreia coonoorensis, Argyreia corneri, Argyreia crispa, Argyreia cucullata, Argyreia cymosa, Argyreia daltonii, Argyreia discolor, Argyreia elliptica, Argyreia erinacea, Argyreia fulgens, Argyreia glabra, Argyreia hancorniifolia, Argyreia hirsutissima, Argyreia hookeri, Argyreia involucrata, Argyreia kerrii, Argyreia kleiniana, Argyreia kunstleri, Argyreia kurzii, Argyreia lamii, Argyreia lanceolata, Argyreia laotica, Argyreia lawii, Argyreia leschenaultii, Argyreia linggaensis, Argyreia longifolia, Argyreia luzonensis, Argyreia maingayi,
References
Albert Peter (1853-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peter' in the authors string.
Carlo Luigi Giuseppe Bertero (1789-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bertero' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:270821-1: Based on the initial data import