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water purslane

Lythrum portula

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Chile). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)

Class

Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)

Species

Lythrum portula (water purslane)

Names in Other Languages

French pourpier deau

German Sumpfquendel

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Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of water purslane?

The scientific name of water purslane is Lythrum portula. It belongs to the genus Lythrum.

What is the conservation status of water purslane?

water purslane (Lythrum portula) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does water purslane live?

water purslane is found in Widely distributed across Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Chile). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.

What family does water purslane belong to?

water purslane (Lythrum portula) belongs to the genus Lythrum, which is part of the taxonomic family Lythraceae.

Is water purslane endangered?

Yes, water purslane (Lythrum portula) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does water purslane belong to?

water purslane (Lythrum portula) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of water purslane?

The closest relatives of water purslane in the genus Lythrum include hyssop loosestrife, Loosestrife, Purple Loosestrife, Thymeleaf loosestrife, Angled Purple Loosestrife.