Portulaca macrantha
Also known as: Portulaca oleracea subsp. macrantha (Maire) Maire +3 more
- Portulaca oleracea subsp. macrantha (Maire) Maire
- Portulaca oleracea subsp. papillatostellulata Danin & H.G.Baker
- Portulaca oleracea var. macrantha Maire
- Portulaca papillatostellulata (Danin & H.G.Baker) Danin
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Portulacaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a semisucculent annual.
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Portulaca macrantha is a succulent annual or biennial within the Portulacaceae family. It is found natively in Africa. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Succulent
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia, Northern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Canary Is., Morocco
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Krym, Poland, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine