Portulaca fulgens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fulgens
ID:
1235869
Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 24: 30 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001235207
Common Names
- Portulaca Fulgens
- Fulgens Portulaca
- Fulgens Purslane
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Portulaca fulgens (also called Portulaca, among many other common names) is a small, succulent shrub native to the tropical regions of South America. It grows in dry and arid habitats, such as deserts and scrublands, and has small, ovate leaves with a grayish-green color.
Uses & Benefits
Portulaca fulgens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments including fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Portulaca fulgens has a single, small, white flower with a yellow center. Seed: The seed of Portulaca fulgens is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. Seedlings: The seedlings of Portulaca fulgens are small, with bright green leaves and a thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Portulaca fulgens can be propagated by division or by seeds. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is hardy to USDA Zone 9.
Where to Find Portulaca fulgens
Portulaca fulgens is native to Ecuador and can be found in the Napo province.
Portulaca fulgens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Portulaca fulgens?
Portulaca fulgens
What is the common name of Portulaca fulgens?
No common name
What is the habitat of Portulaca fulgens?
It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests
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 tro-50082274: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.