Portulaca nicaraguensis
Also known as: Portulaca oleracea subsp. nicaraguensis Danin & H.G.Baker
- Portulaca oleracea subsp. nicaraguensis Danin & H.G.Baker
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Portulacaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a semisucculent annual.
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Found natively in Africa, North America, and South America, Portulaca nicaraguensis is a succulent annual or biennial belonging to the Portulacaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Succulent
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Macaronesia, Mexico, Northern South America, South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Azores, Belize, Canary Is., Costa Rica, Cuba, Florida, Guatemala, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Texas, Venezuela