Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
mauritiensis
ID:
1240583

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poelln.

Source:
tro

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 37: 311 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239921

Common Names

  • Portulaca Mauritiensis
  • Mauritiensis Portulaca
  • Mauritiensis Portulaca

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Description

Portulaca mauritiensis (also called Chinese purslane, among many other common names) is an annual that is native to China and Japan. It has small, succulent leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Portulaca mauritiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating skin diseases and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Portulaca mauritiensis has yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Portulaca mauritiensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in moist, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Portulaca mauritiensis

Portulaca mauritiensis can be found in India.

Portulaca mauritiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Portulaca mauritiensis?

Portulaca mauritiensis

What is the common name of Portulaca mauritiensis?

Mauritiensis Portulaca

Where is Portulaca mauritiensis native to?

India

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,

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