Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
wightiana
ID:
1265469

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. & G.Don

Source:
tro

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Ind. Orient. : 356 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001264807

Common Names

  • Portulaca Wightiana
  • Wight's Purslane
  • Wight Purslane

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Description

Portulaca wightiana (also called Wight's Purslane, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Portulacaceae. It is an annual herb with succulent leaves and stems, and its flowers are yellow in color. It is native to India, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Portulaca wightiana is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Portulaca wightiana are small, yellow, and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Portulaca wightiana is a succulent annual that is easy to grow from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Sow the seeds in spring and keep the soil moist until the plants are established. Propagation can also be done by division of the clumps.

Where to Find Portulaca wightiana

Portulaca wightiana is native to India.

Portulaca wightiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Portulaca wightiana?

Portulaca wightiana

What is the common name of Portulaca wightiana?

Wight's Purslane

What is the natural habitat of Portulaca wightiana?

Dry, sandy soils of the steppes and semi-deserts

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 tro-50214992: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.