Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
macrantha
ID:
489914

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ricceri & Arrigoni

Source:
cmp

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Parlatorea 4: 93 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000489246



Common Names

  • Portulaca Macrantha
  • Large-flowered Purslane
  • Large-flowered Portulaca


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Synonyms

  • Portulaca oleracea macrantha Maire [illegitimate]

Description

Portulaca macrantha (also called Large-flowered Purslane, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It grows to a height of 10-20 cm and has small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, disturbed soils, such as along roadsides and in fields.

Uses & Benefits

Portulaca macrantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Portulaca macrantha is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Portulaca macrantha is a succulent native to tropical Africa. It grows best in full sun and prefers dry, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division of the rootstock in the spring or early summer. Seeds can also be sown in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Portulaca macrantha

Portulaca macrantha can be found in the tropical regions of Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia.

Portulaca macrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Portulaca macrantha?

Portulaca macrantha

What are the common names of Portulaca macrantha?

Portulaca macrantha is commonly known as large-flowered portulaca

What is the natural habitat of Portulaca macrantha?

Portulaca macrantha is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

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 kew-2573937: Based on the initial data import
Pier Virgilio Arrigoni (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arrigoni' in the authors string.
Carlo Ricceri (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ricceri' in the authors string.