Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
stellulatotuberculata
ID:
1265672

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poelln.

Source:
tro

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 37: 288 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001265010



Common Names

  • Star-tubercled Purslane
  • Star-tubercled Portulaca
  • Star-tubercled Sunrose


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Description

Portulaca stellulatotuberculata (also called 'Star-Tubercled Purslane', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed areas, and has small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Portulaca stellulatotuberculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has medicinal benefits, including treating digestive disorders, reducing inflammation, and treating skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Portulaca stellulatotuberculata is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Portulaca stellulatotuberculata is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Portulaca stellulatotuberculata

Portulaca stellulatotuberculata can be found in the dry grasslands of Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina.

Portulaca stellulatotuberculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Portulaca stellulatotuberculata?

Portulaca stellulatotuberculata

What is the natural habitat of Portulaca stellulatotuberculata?

Portulaca stellulatotuberculata is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

What is the flowering period of Portulaca stellulatotuberculata?

The flowering period of Portulaca stellulatotuberculata is from April to June.

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