Mexican Purslane
Portulaca mexicana
Portulaca mexicana is a low-growing succulent plant native to numerous states across Mexico. First described …
Cárdenas' Purslane (Portulaca cardenasiana)
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Portulaca cardenasiana: Botanical Characteristics and Habitat
Known primarily from its native range in South America, Portulaca cardenasiana occupies a specific ecological niche within the regional flora. It belongs to the purslane family, Portulacaceae, a group well-known for its succulent characteristics and adaptability to arid environments.
This botanical taxon was first scientifically described by the botanist Carlos Maria Diego Enrique Legrand. Its distribution is currently documented as being strictly restricted to Bolivia, highlighting its significance in the local biodiversity.
Taxonomy
- ∟ царство Plantae
- ∟ division Tracheophytes (Vascular Plants)
- ∟ subdivision Spermatophytes (Seed plants)
- ∟ Angiosperms
- ∟ mesangiosperms (Core angiosperms)
- ∟ eudicots
- ∟ core eudicots
- ∟ Superasterids
- ∟ order Caryophyllales
- ∟ подотряд / подпорядок Portulacineae
- ∟ family Portulacaceae (Purslane family)
- ∟ genus Portulaca (Purslane genus)
- ∟ species Portulaca cardenasiana (Cárdenas' Purslane)
Morphology
As a member of the genus Portulaca, this species exhibits the typical morphological traits associated with succulent plants. The vegetative structures are adapted for water storage, allowing the plant to survive in environments with irregular precipitation.
Interesting facts
- This species is completely endemic to Bolivia, meaning it is found nowhere else in the wild.
- The initial taxonomic description of the plant was provided by Carlos Maria Diego Enrique Legrand.
Geography of distribution
- Bolivia
Sources
- Plants of the World Online (POWO)
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
See also
Red-Stemmed Purslane
Portulaca rubricaulis
An annual succulent herb characterized by distinctive reddish stems and solitary yellow flowers, found across …
Round-Leaved Purslane
Portulaca rotundifolia
An annual succulent plant species of the Portulacaceae family, native to South America.
Hairy Hawaiian Purslane
Portulaca villosa
Portulaca villosa, commonly known as hairy purslane or 'ihi, is a rare, prostrate succulent endemic …