Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
oleracea
ID:
485093

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. [Linnaeus] 1: 445. 1753

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000484425



Common Names

  • Oleracea Portulaca
  • Common Purslane
  • Purslane Oleracea


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Synonyms

  • Portulaca oleracea granulatostellulata (Poelln.) Danin & H.G.Baker [unknown]
  • Portulaca officinarum Crantz [unknown]
  • Portulaca oleracea stellata Danin & H.G.Baker [unknown]
  • Portulaca neglecta Mack. & Bush [unknown]
  • Portulaca olitoria Pall. [unknown]
  • Portulaca parvifolia Haw. [unknown]
  • Portulaca marginata Kunth [unknown]
  • Portulaca latifolia Hornem. [unknown]
  • Portulaca fosbergii Poelln. [unknown]
  • Portulaca hortensis Rupr. [unknown]
  • Portulaca sylvestris Garsault [unknown]
  • Portulaca suffruticosa Thwaites [unknown]
  • Portulaca stellata (Danin & H.G.Baker) Ricceri & Arrigoni [unknown]
  • Portulaca sylvestris Friche-Joset & Montandon [unknown]
  • Portulaca retusa Engelm. [unknown]
  • Portulaca sativa Haw. [unknown]
  • Portulaca pilosa marginata (Kunth) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Portulaca oleracea sylvestris (Garsault) Thell. [unknown]
  • Portulaca fosbergii major Poelln. [unknown]
  • Portulaca oleracea alba Alef. [unknown]
  • Portulaca oleracea aurantia Alef. [unknown]
  • Portulaca oleracea aurea Alef. [unknown]
  • Portulaca oleracea caryophyllina Alef. [unknown]
  • Portulaca oleracea gillesii Alef. [unknown]
  • Portulaca oleracea haageana Alef. [unknown]
  • Portulaca oleracea parvifolia (Haw.) Alef. [unknown]
  • Portulaca oleracea rosea Alef. [unknown]
  • Portulaca oleracea sativa (DC.) Alef. [unknown]
  • Portulaca oleracea striata Alef. [unknown]
  • Portulaca oleracea sulfurea Alef. [unknown]
  • Portulaca oleracea violacea Alef. [unknown]
  • Portulaca oleracea macrantha Speg. [illegitimate]
  • Portulaca oleracea micrantha Speg. [illegitimate]
  • Portulaca oleracea parvifolia (Haw.) Griseb. [unknown]
  • Portulaca oleracea opposita Poelln. [unknown]
  • Portulaca oleracea oleracea [unknown]
  • Portulaca consanguinea Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Portulaca intermedia Link ex Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Portulaca oleracea sativa (Haw.) Čelak. [unknown]

Description

Portulaca oleracea (also called 'Purslane' and 'Common Purslane', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has succulent leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Portulaca oleracea is used as an edible plant and is also used as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Portulaca oleracea has small, yellow or orange flowers. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Portulaca oleracea is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining potting mix. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Portulaca oleracea

Portulaca oleracea can be found in many parts of the world, including North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Portulaca oleracea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Portulaca oleracea?

Portulaca oleracea

What is the common name of Portulaca oleracea?

Common Purslane

What is the natural habitat of Portulaca oleracea?

It is native to Eurasia and Africa, and has naturalized in many other regions.

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