Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
pusilla
ID:
490022

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 6: 72 (1823)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000489354

Common Names

  • Pusilla Portulaca
  • Portulaca pusilla
  • Portulaca pusillum

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Description

Portulaca pusilla (also called Moss Rose, Sun Rose, and Rock Rose, among many other common names) is an annual succulent that is native to South America. It has small, fleshy leaves and bright, colorful flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and can tolerate drought and heat.

Uses & Benefits

Portulaca pusilla 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

The flowers of Portulaca pusilla are yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Portulaca pusilla 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 pusilla

Portulaca pusilla is found in South America, from Brazil to Argentina.

Portulaca pusilla FAQ

What is the common name of Portulaca pusilla?

Small Purslane

What is the scientific name of Small Purslane?

Portulaca pusilla

Where is Portulaca pusilla found?

It is native to South America and is found in dry, sunny areas.

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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