Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
thellusonii
ID:
1265715

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 26: t. 31 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001265053



Common Names

  • Thellusonii Purslane
  • Thellusonii Moss-Rose
  • Thellusonii Portulaca


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Description

Portulaca thellusonii (also called 'Thelluson's 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 thellusonii is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant, as a food source, and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Portulaca thellusonii 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 thellusonii 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 thellusonii

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

Portulaca thellusonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Portulaca thellusonii?

Portulaca thellusonii

What is the natural habitat of Portulaca thellusonii?

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

What is the flowering period of Portulaca thellusonii?

The flowering period of Portulaca thellusonii 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