Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
yecorensis
ID:
1279855

Status:
valid

Authors:
Henrickson & T.Van Devender

Source:
tro

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Sida 18(4): 1002. 1999

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279193



Common Names

  • Portulaca yecorensis
  • Yecorensis Portulaca
  • Portulaca Yecorensis


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Description

Portulaca yecorensis (also called Portulaca yecorensis, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 15 cm in height. It is native to North America and is found in dry meadows and woodlands. It has yellow flowers and its leaves are lance-shaped.

Uses & Benefits

Portulaca yecorensis is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other diseases. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food preservative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Portulaca yecorensis is small and yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, with a blackish-brown color. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single, long, thin stem and a single, small, green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Portulaca yecorensis is a flowering annual native to California. It is a low-growing plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining soil mix. The seedlings should be thinned to allow for adequate air circulation and light penetration.

Where to Find Portulaca yecorensis

Portulaca yecorensis is found in the tropical forests of South America, particularly in Peru.

Portulaca yecorensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Portulaca yecorensis?

Portulaca yecorensis

What is the common name of Portulaca yecorensis?

Yecor Portulaca

What is the natural habitat of Portulaca yecorensis?

Deserts

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 tro-50302735: Based on the initial data import
Thomas R. Van Devender (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Van Devender' in the authors string.
James Solberg Henrickson (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Henrickson' in the authors string.