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Paraguayan purslane

Portulaca amilis

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Brazil and United States.

🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (نباتات)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (كاسيات البذور)
Class
Magnoliopsida (ماغنولانية)
Order
Caryophyllales (قرنفليات)
Family
Portulacaceae
Genus
Portulaca
Species
Portulaca amilis (Paraguayan purslane)

Similar Species in Portulaca

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barbir
Portulaca oleracea
Not Evaluated
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Cuban purslane
Portulaca biloba
Endangered
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Kiss me quick
Portulaca pilosa
Not Evaluated
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Galapagos Purslane
Portulaca howellii
Least Concern
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Silk Cotton Purslane
Portulaca halimoides
Endangered
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Chickenweed
Portulaca quadrifida
Not Evaluated
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Wingpod Purslane
Portulaca umbraticola
Not Evaluated
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Eleven-O'Clock
Portulaca grandiflora
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Paraguayan purslane?
The scientific name of Paraguayan purslane is Portulaca amilis. It belongs to the genus Portulaca.
Where does Paraguayan purslane live?
Paraguayan purslane is found in Distributed across Brazil and United States.. Countries include Brazil, United States.
What family does Paraguayan purslane belong to?
Paraguayan purslane (Portulaca amilis) belongs to the genus Portulaca, which is part of the taxonomic family Portulacaceae.
What kingdom does Paraguayan purslane belong to?
Paraguayan purslane (Portulaca amilis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).
What are the closest relatives of Paraguayan purslane?
The closest relatives of Paraguayan purslane in the genus Portulaca include barbir, Cuban purslane, Kiss me quick, Galapagos Purslane, Silk Cotton Purslane.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Portulaca — 9 Species

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barbir
Portulaca oleracea
NE 🐾
Cuban purslane
Portulaca biloba
EN
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Paraguayan purslane
Portulaca amilis
NE
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Kiss me quick
Portulaca pilosa
NE 🐾
Galapagos Purslane
Portulaca howellii
LC 🐾
Silk Cotton Purslane
Portulaca halimoides
EN 🐾
Chickenweed
Portulaca quadrifida
NE 🐾
Wingpod Purslane
Portulaca umbraticola
NE 🐾
Eleven-O'Clock
Portulaca grandiflora
NE
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