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pourpier de mer

Sesuvium portulacastrum

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), Asia (6 countries), Europe (6 countries), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇱 Chile 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇮🇱 Israel 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇴🇲 Oman

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish cencilla
French pourpier de mer
German Meerportulak
Portuguese beldroega-da-praia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of pourpier de mer?
The scientific name of pourpier de mer is Sesuvium portulacastrum. It belongs to the genus Sesuvium.
What is the conservation status of pourpier de mer?
pourpier de mer (Sesuvium portulacastrum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does pourpier de mer live?
pourpier de mer is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), Asia (6 countries), Europe (6 countries), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, France, Guinea, Israel, Japan, Netherlands, Oman.
What family does pourpier de mer belong to?
pourpier de mer (Sesuvium portulacastrum) belongs to the genus Sesuvium, which is part of the taxonomic family Aizoaceae.
Is pourpier de mer endangered?
No, pourpier de mer (Sesuvium portulacastrum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does pourpier de mer belong to?
pourpier de mer (Sesuvium portulacastrum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

Native Range — 16 Countries

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Genus Sesuvium — 1 Species

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Sesuvium portulacastrum
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