Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
conzattii
ID:
484702

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Wilson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Torreya 28: 28 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000484034

Common Names

  • Portulaca Conzattii
  • Conzattii Portulaca
  • Conzattii's Portulaca

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Description

Portulaca conzattii (also called Conzatti's Purslane, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Portulacaceae. It is native to Mexico, where it is found in the states of Oaxaca and Veracruz. It is found in dry, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Portulaca conzattii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive and respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Portulaca conzattii is a small, yellow, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Portulaca conzattii is an annual herb that grows to a height of about 30 cm. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, sunny areas. It can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Portulaca conzattii

Portulaca conzattii is native to Mexico.

Portulaca conzattii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Portulaca conzattii?

Portulaca conzattii

What are the common names of Portulaca conzattii?

Mexican Purslane

What is the growth habit of Portulaca conzattii?

It is an annual succulent with a sprawling, mat-forming habit.

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-2565878: Based on the initial data import
Percy Wilson (1879-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Wilson' in the authors string.