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Cuban purslane

Portulaca biloba

Endangered

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

🇨🇺 Cuba 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Portulaca biloba (Cuban purslane)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cuban purslane?

The scientific name of Cuban purslane is Portulaca biloba. It belongs to the genus Portulaca.

What is the conservation status of Cuban purslane?

Cuban purslane (Portulaca biloba) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Cuban purslane live?

Cuban purslane is found in Distributed across Cuba and United States. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Cuba, United States.

What family does Cuban purslane belong to?

Cuban purslane (Portulaca biloba) belongs to the genus Portulaca, which is part of the taxonomic family Portulacaceae.

Is Cuban purslane endangered?

Yes, Cuban purslane (Portulaca biloba) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Cuban purslane belong to?

Cuban purslane (Portulaca biloba) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Cuban purslane?

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