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Sea Purslane

Sesuvium portulacastrum

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), Asia (6 countries), Europe (6 countries), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇱 Chile 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇮🇱 Israel 🇯🇵 Japan 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇴🇲 Oman 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish cencilla
French pourpier de mer
German Meerportulak
Portuguese beldroega-da-praia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sea Purslane?
The scientific name of Sea Purslane is Sesuvium portulacastrum. It belongs to the genus Sesuvium.
What is the conservation status of Sea Purslane?
Sea Purslane (Sesuvium portulacastrum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Sea Purslane live?
Sea Purslane is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), Asia (6 countries), Europe (6 countries), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, France, Guinea, Israel, Japan, Netherlands, Oman.
What family does Sea Purslane belong to?
Sea Purslane (Sesuvium portulacastrum) belongs to the genus Sesuvium, which is part of the taxonomic family Aizoaceae.
Is Sea Purslane endangered?
No, Sea Purslane (Sesuvium portulacastrum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Sea Purslane belong to?
Sea Purslane (Sesuvium portulacastrum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

Native Range — 16 Countries

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Genus Sesuvium — 1 Species

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Sea Purslane
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