Portulaca insularis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
insularis
ID:
1238742
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hosok.
Source:
tro
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Trans. Nat. Hist. Soc. Formosa 22: 229 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001238080
Common Names
- Portulaca Insularis
- Island Portulaca
- Island Purslane
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Portulaca insularis (also called Island purslane, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Portulacaceae. It is an annual herb with a stem that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to India and is found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Portulaca insularis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Portulaca insularis are white in color and have 5 petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Portulaca insularis is a perennial plant native to tropical regions. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a potting mix. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Portulaca insularis
Portulaca insularis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.
Portulaca insularis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Portulaca insularis?
Portulaca insularis
What is the habitat of Portulaca insularis?
It is found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
What is the flowering period of Portulaca insularis?
It flowers from March 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 tro-50097576: Based on the initial data import
Takahide Hosokawa (1909-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hosok.' in the authors string.