Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
nicaraguensis
ID:
510771

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Danin & H.G.Baker) Danin

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Lagascalia 26: 73 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510103

Common Names

  • Portulaca Nicaraguensis
  • Nicaraguensis Portulaca
  • Portulaca

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Synonyms

  • Portulaca oleracea nicaraguensis Danin & H.G.Baker [unknown]

Description

Portulaca nicaraguensis (also called Nicaraguan Purslane, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Nicaragua. It has a slender stem and grows up to 30 cm tall. It is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Portulaca nicaraguensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Portulaca nicaraguensis has yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seed is small and black in colour. The seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Portulaca nicaraguensis is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Portulaca nicaraguensis

Portulaca nicaraguensis is native to Central America and is an annual plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Portulaca nicaraguensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Portulaca nicaraguensis?

Portulaca nicaraguensis

What type of plant is Portulaca nicaraguensis?

It is an annual herb

Where is Portulaca nicaraguensis found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region

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-2608338: Based on the initial data import
Avinoam Danin (1939-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Danin' in the authors string.
Herbert George Baker (1920-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.G.Baker' in the authors string.