Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1829
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 56: t. 2885 (1829)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000489276
Common Names
- Portulaca Grandiflora
- Large-flowered Purslane
- Large-flowered Portulaca
Synonyms
- Portulaca pilosa grandiflora (Hook.) R.Geesink [unknown]
- Portulaca grandiflora ruizii D.Legrand [unknown]
- Portulaca pilosa grandiflora (Hook.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Portulaca grandiflora purpurea Sweet [unknown]
- Portulaca grandiflora aurantiaca Sweet [unknown]
- Portulaca immersostellulata Poelln. [unknown]
- Portulaca pilosa cisplatina D.Legrand [unknown]
- Portulaca grandiflora cisplatina D.Legrand [unknown]
- Portulaca grandiflora granulata D.Legrand [unknown]
- Portulaca hilaireana G.Don [unknown]
- Portulaca multistaminata Poelln. [unknown]
- Portulaca grandiflora cisplatina D.Legrand [unknown]
- Portulaca grandiflora depressa D.Legrand [unknown]
- Portulaca grandiflora depressa D.Legrand [unknown]
- Portulaca pilosa osteniana D.Legrand [unknown]
- Portulaca mendocinensis Gillies ex Rohrb. [unknown]
Description
Portulaca grandiflora (also called Moss Rose, Sun Rose, Rock Rose, and Purslane, among many other common names) is an annual succulent plant native to South America. It has a prostrate growth habit with small, fleshy leaves and stems. It produces bright, showy flowers in a variety of colors. Portulaca grandiflora is found in dry, sandy, and rocky soils, and is often used as a ground cover in gardens.
Uses & Benefits
Portulaca grandiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Portulaca grandiflora var. immersostellulata (Poelln.) D.Legrand
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Portulaca grandiflora has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Portulaca grandiflora is a hardy, drought-tolerant annual that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate, sow seeds directly in the garden in spring or early summer. Alternatively, start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Seeds should be sown on the surface of the soil and lightly covered. Keep the soil moist until germination, which should occur within 10-14 days. Thin the seedlings to 6-12 inches apart when they reach 2-3 inches tall.
Where to Find Portulaca grandiflora
Portulaca grandiflora can be found in the tropical regions of Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia.
Portulaca grandiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Portulaca grandiflora?
Portulaca grandiflora
What are the common names of Portulaca grandiflora?
Portulaca grandiflora is commonly known as large-flowered portulaca
What is the natural habitat of Portulaca grandiflora?
Portulaca grandiflora is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas
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,