Mexican Purslane
Portulaca mexicana
Portulaca mexicana is a low-growing succulent plant native to numerous states across Mexico. First described …
Meyer's Purslane (Portulaca meyeri)
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Portulaca meyeri: Botanical Description, Taxonomy, and Distribution
Botanists classify Portulaca meyeri within the purslane family (Portulacaceae). It was first formally described by the botanist Carlos Maria Diego Enrique Legrand. The species is recognized for its specific geographic range and includes at least one accepted infraspecific taxon.
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 meyeri (Meyer's Purslane)
Morphology
Like many members of its genus, this plant exhibits succulent characteristics adapted for survival in its native habitats. The taxonomic structure includes the subspecies Portulaca meyeri subsp. rodrigoi, which adds to the botanical diversity within this specific lineage.
Interesting facts
Botanical records indicate that this species is endemic to South America, with significant documented populations in the Corrientes province of Argentina. The formal classification by Carlos Maria Diego Enrique Legrand contributed to the broader understanding of the Portulaca genus in South American flora.
Geography of distribution
- Argentina
Sources
- GBIF Secretariat. GBIF Backbone Taxonomy.
- Catalogue of Life.
- Tropicos.org. Missouri Botanical Garden.
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 …