Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
trituberculata
ID:
745178

Status:
valid

Authors:
Danin, Domina & Raimondo

Source:
cmp

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Fl. Medit. 18: 91 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744511



Common Names

  • Portulaca trituberculata
  • Three-tubercled portulaca
  • Three-tubercled purslane


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Description

Portulaca trituberculata (also called Three-toothed Purslane, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry and sandy habitats, forming dense mats of foliage.

Uses & Benefits

Portulaca trituberculata is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Portulaca trituberculata has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Portulaca trituberculata is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is also tolerant of salt and wind.

Where to Find Portulaca trituberculata

Portulaca trituberculata is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Portulaca trituberculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Portulaca trituberculata?

Portulaca trituberculata

What is the habitat of Portulaca trituberculata?

Dry rocky slopes and limestone cliffs

What is the flowering period of Portulaca trituberculata?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2897112: Based on the initial data import
Avinoam Danin (1939-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Danin' in the authors string.
Francesco Maria Raimondo (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raimondo' in the authors string.
Gianniantonio Domina (b.1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Domina' in the authors string.