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Akulikuli-Kula

Portulaca oleracea

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The Akulikuli-Kula (Portulaca oleracea) is a species in the genus Portulaca. Found across multiple habitat types including deserts and xeric shrublands, flooded grasslands and savannas, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Indomalayan and Neotropic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including deserts and xeric shrublands, flooded grasslands and savannas, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Indomalayan and Neotropic realms.

Widely distributed across Africa (18 countries), Asia (17 countries), Europe (26 countries), North America (17 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (12 countries), and South America (8 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Portulaca oleracea (Akulikuli-Kula)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish verdolaga

French pourpier

German Portulak

Portuguese beldroega

Arabic barbir

Similar Species in Portulaca

Portulaca grandiflora

Portulaca umbraticola

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Akulikuli-Kula?

The scientific name of Akulikuli-Kula is Portulaca oleracea. It belongs to the genus Portulaca.

Where does Akulikuli-Kula live?

Akulikuli-Kula is found in Widely distributed across Africa (18 countries), Asia (17 countries), Europe (26 countries), North America (17 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (12 countries), and South America (8 countries).. Countries include Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana.

What family does Akulikuli-Kula belong to?

Akulikuli-Kula (Portulaca oleracea) belongs to the genus Portulaca, which is part of the taxonomic family Portulacaceae.

What kingdom does Akulikuli-Kula belong to?

Akulikuli-Kula (Portulaca oleracea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Akulikuli-Kula?

The closest relatives of Akulikuli-Kula in the genus Portulaca include Chickenweed, Cuban purslane, Eleven-O'Clock, Galapagos Purslane, Kiss me quick.