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Chickenweed

Portulaca quadrifida

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About

The Chickenweed (Portulaca quadrifida) is a species in the genus Portulaca. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (4 countries), North America (Cuba), and Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands).

🇰🇲 Comoros 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇮🇳 India 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Portulaca quadrifida (Chickenweed)

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Portulaca grandiflora

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chickenweed?

The scientific name of Chickenweed is Portulaca quadrifida. It belongs to the genus Portulaca.

Where does Chickenweed live?

Chickenweed is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (4 countries), North America (Cuba), and Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands).. Countries include Comoros, Cuba, Guinea, India, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, Timor-Leste.

What family does Chickenweed belong to?

Chickenweed (Portulaca quadrifida) belongs to the genus Portulaca, which is part of the taxonomic family Portulacaceae.

What kingdom does Chickenweed belong to?

Chickenweed (Portulaca quadrifida) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Chickenweed?

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