Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
brevifolia
ID:
490103

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 5: 340 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000489435



Common Names

  • Portulaca brevifolia
  • Short-leaved Purslane
  • Brevifolia Portulaca


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Synonyms

  • Portulaca brevifolia nana (Urb.) M.D.Ortega [unknown]
  • Portulaca nana Urb. [unknown]
  • Portulaca nana linearifolia Poelln. [unknown]

Description

Portulaca brevifolia (also called Moss Rose, Sun Rose, and Rock Rose, among many other common names) is an annual succulent that is native to South America. It has small, fleshy leaves and bright, colorful flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and can tolerate drought and heat.

Uses & Benefits

Portulaca brevifolia is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. It has a variety of colors and is drought tolerant, making it a great choice for dry climates. It is also used medicinally to treat wounds, burns, and skin infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Portulaca brevifolia has bright yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Portulaca brevifolia is a perennial succulent that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It should be fertilized regularly and kept moist. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Portulaca brevifolia

Portulaca brevifolia is native to tropical Africa and can be found in dry areas such as rocky hillsides and open woodlands.

Portulaca brevifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Portulaca brevifolia?

Portulaca brevifolia

What is the common name of Portulaca brevifolia?

Short-leaved Purslane

Where is Portulaca brevifolia native to?

Africa

Species in the Portulaca genus

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, Portulaca collina, Portulaca kermesina, Portulaca trianthemoides,

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