Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
colombiana
ID:
484697

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Legrand

Source:
cmp

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Comun. Bot. Mus. Hist. Nat. Montevideo 2(22): 4 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000484029



Common Names

  • Portulaca Colombiana
  • Colombiana Portulaca
  • Colombiana's Portulaca


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Description

Portulaca colombiana (also called Colombian Purslane, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Portulacaceae. It is native to South America, where it is found in the countries of Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador. It is found in dry, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Portulaca colombiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive and respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Portulaca colombiana is a small, yellow, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Portulaca colombiana is an annual herb that grows to a height of about 30 cm. It is native to Colombia and is found in dry, sunny areas. It can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Portulaca colombiana

Portulaca colombiana is native to Colombia.

Portulaca colombiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Portulaca colombiana?

Portulaca colombiana

What are the common names of Portulaca colombiana?

Colombian Purslane

What is the growth habit of Portulaca colombiana?

It is an annual succulent with a sprawling, mat-forming habit.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2565869: Based on the initial data import
C. Diego Legrand (1901-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Legrand' in the authors string.