Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
humilis
ID:
1265730

Status:
valid

Authors:
Peter

Source:
tro

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 40(2, Anh.): 35 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001265068



Common Names

  • Humilis Purslane
  • Humilis Moss-Rose
  • Humilis Portulaca


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Description

Portulaca humilis (also called Low Portulaca, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Portulacaceae. It is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Portulaca humilis is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant, as a food source, and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Portulaca humilis has yellow flowers with 5 petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have thin, succulent stems and leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Portulaca humilis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Portulaca humilis

Portulaca humilis can be found in the dry grasslands of Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina.

Portulaca humilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Portulaca humilis?

Portulaca humilis

What is the natural habitat of Portulaca humilis?

Portulaca humilis is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

What is the flowering period of Portulaca humilis?

The flowering period of Portulaca humilis is from April to June.

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,

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