Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
rubricaulis
ID:
490040

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 6: 73 (1823)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000489372



Common Names

  • Rubricaulis Portulaca
  • Portulaca rubricaulis
  • Portulaca rubricaul


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Synonyms

  • Portulaca brevioperculata Poelln. [unknown]
  • Portulaca phaeosperma Urb. [unknown]

Description

Portulaca rubricaulis (also called Moss Rose, Sun Rose, and Rock Rose, among many other common names) is an annual succulent that is native to South America. It has small, fleshy leaves and bright, colorful flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and can tolerate drought and heat.

Uses & Benefits

Portulaca rubricaulis is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. It has a variety of colors and is drought tolerant, making it a great choice for dry climates. It is also used medicinally to treat wounds, burns, and skin infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Portulaca rubricaulis has bright pink flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Portulaca rubricaulis 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 rubricaulis

Portulaca rubricaulis is found in South America, from Brazil to Argentina.

Portulaca rubricaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Portulaca rubricaulis?

Portulaca rubricaulis

What type of plant is Portulaca rubricaulis?

Herbaceous annual

What is the natural habitat of Portulaca rubricaulis?

Tropical and subtropical 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