Monday, December 31, 2012

Portulaca grandiflora


Portulaca grandiflora scientific classification

Portulaca grandiflora belongs to the Portulaca genus, Portulacaceae family, Caryophyllales order.

Portulaca grandiflora name

It is also known as moss-rose purslane.

Portulaca grandiflora geographic location

It is native to Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay.

Portulaca grandiflora structure

It is a flowering plant. It can grow up to 30cm.

Portulaca grandiflora leaves

It has green leaves. They are alternate leaves.

Portulaca grandiflora flowers

It has orange, pink, red, white and yellow flowers. They are five petal flowers.

Portulaca grandiflora soil

It prefers well drained soil.

Portulaca grandiflora propagation

It can be propagated through seeds.

Portulaca grandiflora uses

It is used as an ornamental plant.

Thursday, December 27, 2012

Portulaca oleracea

Portulaca oleracea scientific classification

Portulaca oleracea belongs to the Portulaca genus, Portulacaceae family, Caryophyllales order.

Portulaca oleracea name

It is also known as common purslane, little hogweed, moss rose, pigweed, pusley, verdolaga.

Portulaca oleracea structure

It is a succulent plant. It can grow up to 40cm.

Portulaca oleracea leaves

It has green leaves. They are alternate leaves.

Portulaca oleracea flowers

It has yellow flowers.

Portulaca oleracea uses

It is used as a vegetable.