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Desert horsepurslane

Trianthema portulacastrum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (8 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Papua New Guinea), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇵🇭 Philippines 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste 🇸🇻 El Salvador 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇯🇵 Japan 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇧🇮 Burundi 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇮🇷 Iran 🇮🇱 Israel 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇵🇰 Pakistan

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plante)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Trianthema portulacastrum (Desert horsepurslane)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish verdolaga

Portuguese bredo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Desert horsepurslane?

The scientific name of Desert horsepurslane is Trianthema portulacastrum. It belongs to the genus Trianthema.

Where does Desert horsepurslane live?

Desert horsepurslane is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (8 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Papua New Guinea), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Burundi, Colombia, Comoros, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guinea, Honduras, Iran.

What family does Desert horsepurslane belong to?

Desert horsepurslane (Trianthema portulacastrum) belongs to the genus Trianthema, which is part of the taxonomic family Aizoaceae.

What kingdom does Desert horsepurslane belong to?

Desert horsepurslane (Trianthema portulacastrum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).