Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
pilosa
ID:
489926

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 445 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000489258



Common Names

  • Portulaca Pilosa
  • Hairy Purslane
  • Hairy Portulaca


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Synonyms

  • Portulaca pilosa halimoides (L.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Portulaca mundula I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Portulaca pilosa pilosa [unknown]
  • Portulaca gagatosperma Millsp. [unknown]
  • Portulaca karwinskii Fisch., C.A.Mey. & Avé-Lall. [unknown]
  • Portulaca pilosa mexicana D.Legrand [unknown]
  • Portulaca ehrenbergii Poelln. [unknown]
  • Portulaca poliosperma Urb. [unknown]
  • Portulaca poliosperma minor Urb. [unknown]
  • Portulaca lanata Rich. [unknown]

Description

Portulaca pilosa (also called Hairy 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 pilosa 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Portulaca pilosa sub. decipiens (Poelln.) R.Geesink
Portulaca pilosa for. procumbens (Urb. & Ekman) D.Legrand

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Portulaca pilosa has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Portulaca pilosa 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 pilosa

Portulaca pilosa is native to the tropical regions of Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia.

Portulaca pilosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Portulaca pilosa?

Portulaca pilosa

What are the common names of Portulaca pilosa?

Portulaca pilosa is commonly known as hairy portulaca

What is the natural habitat of Portulaca pilosa?

Portulaca pilosa 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