Mexican Purslane
Portulaca mexicana
Portulaca mexicana is a low-growing succulent plant native to numerous states across Mexico. First described …
Tall Purslane (Portulaca elatior)
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Portulaca elatior: Native Range and Characteristics
First formally described by botanists Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius and Paul Rohrbach, Portulaca elatior forms an integral part of the Portulacaceae family. This dicotyledonous species thrives as a native component of the terrestrial flora across extensive areas of the Neotropics.
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 elatior (Tall Purslane)
Morphology
As a typical wild representative of the Portulacaceae, Portulaca elatior exhibits the standard anatomical and reproductive characteristics of the genus. Its unique morphological structure has enabled it to successfully colonize a wide range of tropical and neotropical habitats.
Across the various countries where it thrives, official floristic databases do not recognize any notable subspecies or varieties. This lack of infraspecific divisions suggests that the taxon maintains a highly stable anatomical structure throughout its natural geographical range.
Interesting facts
This species boasts a remarkably wide geographical distribution across the Americas. Its native range spans across multiple Caribbean islands, including Cuba, Aruba, and Curaçao. On the mainland, it extends deep into South America, covering significant territories in Colombia, Venezuela, Bolivia, and numerous eastern and central states of Brazil.
Geography of distribution
- Brazil
- Colombia
- Venezuela
- Bolivia
- Cuba
Sources
- POWO (Plants of the World Online)
- WFO (World Flora Online)
- GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
Technical Information
Taxon Synonyms: Portulaca catingaensis
See also
Red-Stemmed Purslane
Portulaca rubricaulis
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Extremely Hairy Purslane
Portulaca hirsutissima
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Giulietti's Purslane
Portulaca giuliettiae
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