Species:
longiusculotuberculata
Status:
valid
Authors:
Poelln.
Source:
tro
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 33: 161 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001243473
Common Names
- Long-tubercled Purslane
- Long-tubercled Portulaca
- Long-tubercled Portulaca Purslane
Description
Portulaca longiusculotuberculata (also called Long-tubercled 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 longiusculotuberculata 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 longiusculotuberculata 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Portulaca longiusculotuberculata 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 longiusculotuberculata
Portulaca longiusculotuberculata can be found in tropical America, from Mexico to Ecuador.
Portulaca longiusculotuberculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Portulaca longiusculotuberculata?
Portulaca longiusculotuberculata
What is the family of Portulaca longiusculotuberculata?
Portulacaceae
What are the common names of Portulaca longiusculotuberculata?
Common Purslane, Long-tubed Purslane
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,