Mexican Purslane
Portulaca mexicana
Portulaca mexicana is a low-growing succulent plant native to numerous states across Mexico. First described …
Dull Purslane (Portulaca impolita)
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Portulaca impolita: Taxonomy, Distribution, and Botanical Characteristics
The arid and semi-arid regions of North America serve as the native habitat for Portulaca impolita, a member of the Portulacaceae family. The botanical authority for this species belongs to Avinoam Danin and Herbert George Baker, with Danin later finalizing its current accepted nomenclature. It is a well-documented species across several distinct ecological zones.
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 impolita (Dull Purslane)
Morphology
As a member of the Portulaca genus, the plant typically displays succulent features suited for arid environments. Taxonomic databases indicate that there are no formally recognized subspecies, suggesting a relatively uniform morphological expression across its native range.
Interesting facts
The natural distribution of this species spans across the southwestern United States and into northern Mexico. Specifically, it has been recorded in states such as Texas, California, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico, as well as the Mexican state of Baja California, highlighting its adaptability to diverse North American climates.
Geography of distribution
- United States
- Mexico
Sources
- GBIF Secretariat. GBIF Backbone Taxonomy.
- Catalogue of Life.
- Flora of North America.
Technical Information
Taxon Synonyms: Portulaca oleracea subsp. impolita
See also
Red-Stemmed Purslane
Portulaca rubricaulis
An annual succulent herb characterized by distinctive reddish stems and solitary yellow flowers, found across …
Extremely Hairy Purslane
Portulaca hirsutissima
A succulent plant endemic to Brazil, characterized by its prominent hairy morphological traits and described …
Giulietti's Purslane
Portulaca giuliettiae
A rare succulent plant species in the purslane family, naturally endemic to the Bahia region …