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Portulaca teretifolia

Roundleaf Purslane
Also known as: Portulaca poliosperma Urb. +1 more
  • Portulaca poliosperma Urb.
  • Portulaca poliosperma var. minor Urb.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Portulacaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.

Portulaca teretifolia (commonly known as Roundleaf Purslane) is an annual belonging to the Portulacaceae family. Naturally occurring in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Brazil Northeast, Colombia, Cuba, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Windward Is.

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