Montiopsis umbellata
Rock Purslane
Also known as: Calandrinia chubutensis Speg. +12 more
- Calandrinia chubutensis Speg.
- Calandrinia hispida Phil.
- Calandrinia phalacra Phil.
- Calandrinia sanfurgii Phil.
- Calandrinia sanfurgoi Phil.
- Calandrinia sericea var. aequipes Hook. & Arn.
- Calandrinia sericea var. aquipes Hook. & Arn.
- Calandrinia sericea var. phalacra (Phil.) Reiche
- Calandriniopsis umbellata (Ruiz & Pav.) E.Franz
- Calandriniopsis umbellata (Ruiz & Pav.) R.Franz
- Colobanthus chubutensis (Speg.) Macloskie
- Portulaca prostrata Dombey ex Lem.
- Talinum umbellatum Ruiz & Pav.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Montiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Montiopsis umbellata (commonly known as Rock-Purslane) is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Montiaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northwest, Argentina South, Chile Central, Chile South
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)
Uzbekistan