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Silk Cotton Purslane

Portulaca halimoides

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and Cuba. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇨🇺 Cuba 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (растения)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (магнолиофиты)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (гвоздичноцветные)

Species

Portulaca halimoides (Silk Cotton Purslane)

Names in Other Languages

French quinine amère

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Silk Cotton Purslane?

The scientific name of Silk Cotton Purslane is Portulaca halimoides. It belongs to the genus Portulaca.

What is the conservation status of Silk Cotton Purslane?

Silk Cotton Purslane (Portulaca halimoides) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Silk Cotton Purslane live?

Silk Cotton Purslane is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and Cuba. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Cuba.

What family does Silk Cotton Purslane belong to?

Silk Cotton Purslane (Portulaca halimoides) belongs to the genus Portulaca, which is part of the taxonomic family Portulacaceae.

Is Silk Cotton Purslane endangered?

Yes, Silk Cotton Purslane (Portulaca halimoides) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Silk Cotton Purslane belong to?

Silk Cotton Purslane (Portulaca halimoides) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (растения).

What are the closest relatives of Silk Cotton Purslane?

The closest relatives of Silk Cotton Purslane in the genus Portulaca include Akulikuli-Kula, Cuban purslane, Paraguayan purslane, Kiss me quick, Galapagos Purslane.