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Galapagos Purslane

Portulaca howellii

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (растения)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (магнолиофиты)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Caryophyllales (гвоздичноцветные)
Family
Portulacaceae
Genus
Portulaca
Species
Portulaca howellii (Galapagos Purslane)

Similar Species in Portulaca

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Akulikuli-Kula
Portulaca oleracea
Not Evaluated
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Cuban purslane
Portulaca biloba
Endangered
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Paraguayan purslane
Portulaca amilis
Not Evaluated
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Kiss me quick
Portulaca pilosa
Not Evaluated
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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 Galapagos Purslane?
The scientific name of Galapagos Purslane is Portulaca howellii. It belongs to the genus Portulaca.
What is the conservation status of Galapagos Purslane?
Galapagos Purslane (Portulaca howellii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Galapagos Purslane belong to?
Galapagos Purslane (Portulaca howellii) belongs to the genus Portulaca, which is part of the taxonomic family Portulacaceae.
Is Galapagos Purslane endangered?
No, Galapagos Purslane (Portulaca howellii) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Galapagos Purslane belong to?
Galapagos Purslane (Portulaca howellii) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (растения).
What are the closest relatives of Galapagos Purslane?
The closest relatives of Galapagos Purslane in the genus Portulaca include Akulikuli-Kula, Cuban purslane, Paraguayan purslane, Kiss me quick, Silk Cotton Purslane.

Genus Portulaca — 9 Species

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Akulikuli-Kula
Portulaca oleracea
NE 🐾
Cuban purslane
Portulaca biloba
EN 🐾
Paraguayan purslane
Portulaca amilis
NE 🐾
Kiss me quick
Portulaca pilosa
NE
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Galapagos Purslane
Portulaca howellii
LC
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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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