Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
guanajuatensis
ID:
1287334

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ocampo

Source:
tro

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 58: 1 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001286672



Common Names

  • Guanajuato Purslane
  • Guanajuato Portulaca
  • Mexican Purslane


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Description

Portulaca guanajuatensis (also called Guanajuato Purslane, among many other common names) is an annual herb up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in open, disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Portulaca guanajuatensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory properties, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Portulaca guanajuatensis has bright yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Portulaca guanajuatensis is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It requires little water and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Portulaca guanajuatensis

Portulaca guanajuatensis is native to Mexico and Central America, and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Portulaca guanajuatensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Portulaca guanajuatensis?

Portulaca guanajuatensis

What is the common name of Portulaca guanajuatensis?

Guanajuato Purslane

What is the native range of Portulaca guanajuatensis?

Mexico

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