Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
nitida
ID:
485111

Status:
valid

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

Source:
cmp

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Parlatorea 4: 93 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000484443

Common Names

  • Nitida Portulaca
  • Neat Purslane
  • Purslane Nitida

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Synonyms

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

Description

Portulaca nitida (also called 'Nodding Purslane' and 'Nodding Portulaca', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has succulent leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Portulaca nitida is used as an edible plant and is also used as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Portulaca nitida is yellow, with a white center, and is about 1 cm in diameter. The seed is small and round, with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Portulaca nitida is a perennial herbaceous plant that is propagated by seed. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and summer months, and the seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It is important to keep the soil moist during the first few weeks of growth, and to fertilize the plants regularly. Pruning is also important to keep the plant looking its best.

Where to Find Portulaca nitida

Portulaca nitida is native to South America and can be found in dry, sandy soils. It is also found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and abandoned fields.

Portulaca nitida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Portulaca nitida?

Portulaca nitida

What is the family of Portulaca nitida?

Portulacaceae

Where is Portulaca nitida found?

Portulaca nitida is found in Brazil.

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-2566514: Based on the initial data import
Avinoam Danin (1939-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Danin' in the authors string.
Pier Virgilio Arrigoni (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arrigoni' in the authors string.
Carlo Ricceri (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ricceri' in the authors string.
Herbert George Baker (1920-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.G.Baker' in the authors string.