Portulaca biloba
Cuban Purslane
Also known as: Portulaca cinerea Poelln. +6 more
- Portulaca cinerea Poelln.
- Portulaca poliosperma var. bistigmata Poelln.
- Portulaca poliosperma var. bistigmatata Poelln.
- Portulaca poliosperma var. cubensis Urb.
- Portulaca poliosperma var. tristigmatata Poelln.
- Portulaca teretifolia subsp. cubensis (Urb.) M.D.Ortega
- Portulaca teretifolia var. cubensis (Urb.) D.Legrand
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Portulacaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Indigenous to South America, Portulaca biloba (commonly known as Cuban purslane) is an annual belonging to the Portulacaceae family. Within its native range, 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, Northern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil Northeast, Cuba, Venezuela, Windward Is.
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Georgia