Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
tuberculata
ID:
1265854

Status:
valid

Authors:
León

Source:
tro

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Contr. Ocas. Mus. Hist. Nat. Colegio "De La Salle" 9: 3 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001265192

Common Names

  • Tubercled Purslane
  • Tubercled Portulaca
  • Tubercled Sunrose

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Description

Portulaca tuberculata (also called 'Tubercled Portulaca', among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India and Southeast Asia, and grows in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Portulaca tuberculata is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source and as a dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Portulaca tuberculata has small, yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, with a glossy surface. The seedlings are small and green, with two cotyledons and a single true leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Portulaca tuberculata is a tropical evergreen succulent that can be propagated from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into larger pots or into the ground.

Where to Find Portulaca tuberculata

Portulaca tuberculata is native to the Mediterranean region.

Portulaca tuberculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Portulaca tuberculata?

Portulaca tuberculata

What is the common name of Portulaca tuberculata?

Tubercled purslane

What is the natural habitat of Portulaca tuberculata?

Grassy slopes and open woodlands

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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