Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
1244134

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poelln.

Source:
tro

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 50: 107 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001243472



Common Names

  • Graceful Purslane
  • Graceful Portulaca
  • Graceful Portulaca Purslane


Searching for Portulaca gracilis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Portulaca gracilis (also called Slender Purslane, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It grows in moist, sunny habitats, with a maximum height of 2 meters. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Portulaca gracilis is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in a variety of soil types.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Portulaca gracilis is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a short stem.

Searching for Portulaca gracilis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Portulaca gracilis is a succulent that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in spring or fall.

Where to Find Portulaca gracilis

Portulaca gracilis can be found in tropical America, from Mexico to Ecuador.

Portulaca gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Portulaca gracilis?

Portulaca gracilis

What is the common name of Portulaca gracilis?

Slender purslane

What is the natural habitat of Portulaca gracilis?

Dry, sandy soils in open areas

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