Dendroportulaca mirabilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mirabilis
ID:
642177
Status:
valid
Authors:
Eggli
Source:
cmp
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Adansonia sér. 3, 19(1): 50. 1997
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641509
Common Names
- Dendroportulaca mirabilis
- Mirabilis Dendroportulaca
- Mirabilis Dendroportulaca
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dendroportulaca mirabilis (also called 'Miraculous Dendroportulaca', among many other common names) is a small, perennial, succulent plant native to South Africa. It has small, round leaves and grows in rocky, sandy, and clay soils. It is found in dry, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dendroportulaca mirabilis is used in traditional medicine, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of food for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dendroportulaca mirabilis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
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Cultivation and propagation of Dendroportulaca mirabilis can be done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods require warm temperatures and bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Dendroportulaca mirabilis
Dendroportulaca mirabilis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.
Dendroportulaca mirabilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dendroportulaca mirabilis?
Dendroportulaca mirabilis
What is the common name of Dendroportulaca mirabilis?
Mirabilis
What is the natural habitat of Dendroportulaca mirabilis?
Tropical forests
Species in the Dendroportulaca genus
Species in the Portulacaceae family
Dendroportulaca mirabilis, Mona meridensis, Neopaxia australasica, Portulaca colombiana, Portulaca conzattii, Portulaca oleracea, Portulaca nitida, Portulaca macrantha, Portulaca pilosa, Portulaca mucronata, Portulaca granulatostellulata, Portulaca grandiflora, Portulaca foliosa, Portulaca insignis, Portulaca halimoides, Portulaca hatschbachii, Portulaca hereroensis, Portulaca teretifolia, Portulaca umbraticola, Portulaca pygmaea, Portulaca quadrifida, Portulaca pusilla, Portulaca sedoides, Portulaca sedifolia, Portulaca samoensis, Portulaca rubricaulis, Portulaca saxifragoides, Portulaca brevifolia, Portulaca elatior, Portulaca canariensis, Portulaca nicaraguensis, Portulaca papillatostellulata, Portulaca cypria, Portulaca rausii, Portulaca trituberculata, Portulaca zaffranii, Portulaca cardenasiana, Portulaca hirsutissima, Portulaca lanuginosa, Portulaca caulerpoides, Portulaca cyanosperma, Portulaca hawaiiensis, Portulaca lutea, Portulaca sclerocarpa, Portulaca smallii, Portulaca suffrutescens, Portulaca villosa, Portulaca philippii, Portulaca pilosissima, Portulaca tingoensis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2761160: Based on the initial data import
Urs Eggli (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eggli' in the authors string.