Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
elatior
ID:
490124

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart. ex Rohrb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 14(2): 302 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000489456



Common Names

  • Elatior Purslane
  • Portulaca elatior
  • Elatior Purslane


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Synonyms

  • Portulaca milleri Urb. [unknown]
  • Portulaca venezuelensis Urb. [unknown]
  • Portulaca erecta Urb. & Ekman [unknown]
  • Portulaca catingaensis Poelln. [unknown]

Description

Portulaca elatior (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 elatior 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 elatior 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 elatior is an annual plant native to tropical regions. It is best grown in a sunny location in a well-drained soil. It prefers dry conditions and should be kept moist but not wet. Propagation is done by seed.

Where to Find Portulaca elatior

Portulaca elatior is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia.

Portulaca elatior FAQ

What is the scientific name of Portulaca elatior?

Portulaca elatior

What is the common name of Portulaca elatior?

Tall Purslane

Where is Portulaca elatior 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2574303: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Paul Rohrbach (1846-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rohrb.' in the authors string.