Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
sedifolia
ID:
490033

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 6: 19 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000489365



Common Names

  • Sedifolia Portulaca
  • Portulaca sedifolia
  • Portulaca sedifolium


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Synonyms

  • Portulaca cayennensis D.Legrand [unknown]
  • Portulaca conicooperculata Poelln. [unknown]

Description

Portulaca sedifolia (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 sedifolia 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 as a medicinal herb to treat wounds, burns, and skin infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Portulaca sedifolia has bright yellow 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 sedifolia is a hardy, drought-tolerant annual that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate, sow seeds directly in the garden in spring or early summer. Alternatively, start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Seeds should be sown on the surface of the soil and lightly covered. Keep the soil moist until germination, which should occur within 10-14 days. Thin the seedlings to 6-12 inches apart when they reach 2-3 inches tall.

Where to Find Portulaca sedifolia

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

Portulaca sedifolia FAQ

What is the common name of Portulaca sedifolia?

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Where is Portulaca sedifolia found?

It is native to South America and is found in dry, sunny areas.

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