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barbir

Portulaca oleracea

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The Akulikuli-Kula (Portulaca oleracea) is a species in the genus Portulaca. Found across multiple habitat types including deserts and xeric shrublands, flooded grasslands and savannas, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Indomalayan and Neotropic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including deserts and xeric shrublands, flooded grasslands and savannas, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Indomalayan and Neotropic realms.

Widely distributed across Africa (18 countries), Asia (17 countries), Europe (26 countries), North America (17 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (12 countries), and South America (8 countries).

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Names in Other Languages

Spanish verdolaga
French pourpier
German Portulak
Portuguese beldroega
Arabic barbir

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of barbir?
The scientific name of barbir is Portulaca oleracea. It belongs to the genus Portulaca.
Where does barbir live?
barbir is found in Widely distributed across Africa (18 countries), Asia (17 countries), Europe (26 countries), North America (17 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (12 countries), and South America (8 countries).. Countries include Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana.
What family does barbir belong to?
barbir (Portulaca oleracea) belongs to the genus Portulaca, which is part of the taxonomic family Portulacaceae.
What kingdom does barbir belong to?
barbir (Portulaca oleracea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).
What are the closest relatives of barbir?
The closest relatives of barbir in the genus Portulaca include Cuban purslane, Paraguayan purslane, Kiss me quick, Galapagos Purslane, Silk Cotton Purslane.

Native Range — 98 Countries

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