Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
mucronata
ID:
489930

Status:
valid

Authors:
Link

Source:
cmp

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Enum. Hort. Berol. Alt. 2: 2 (1822)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000489262

Common Names

  • Portulaca Mucronata
  • Mucronate Purslane
  • Mucronate Portulaca

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Synonyms

  • Portulaca laruotteana Cambess. [unknown]
  • Portulaca saxi-sacchari Poelln. [unknown]

Description

Portulaca mucronata (also called Pointed Purslane, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It grows to a height of 10-20 cm and has small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, disturbed soils, such as along roadsides and in fields.

Uses & Benefits

Portulaca mucronata 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Portulaca mucronata 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Portulaca mucronata 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 mucronata

Portulaca mucronata can be found in the tropical regions of Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia.

Portulaca mucronata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Portulaca mucronata?

Portulaca mucronata

What are the common names of Portulaca mucronata?

Portulaca mucronata is commonly known as pointed portulaca

What is the natural habitat of Portulaca mucronata?

Portulaca mucronata 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,