Monday, January 14, 2013

Portulaca quadrifida


Portulaca quadrifida scientific classification

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

Portulaca quadrifida name

it is also known as wild purslane or chicken weed.

Portulaca quadrifida leaves

It has green leaves. They are ovate shaped leaves. They are opposite leaves.

Portulaca quadrifida flowers

It has yellow flowers.

Portulaca quadrifida uses

It is a medicinal plant. It is used also as a culinary plant.

Sunday, January 6, 2013

Portulaca pilosa

Portulaca pilosa scientific classification

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

Portulaca pilosa name

The name means pilose, because of its hairs.

Portulaca pilosa geographic location

It is native to North and South America.

Portulaca pilosa structure

It is a succulent plant. It can grow up to 25cm.

Portulaca pilosa leaves

It has green leaves. They are linear shaped leaves.

Portulaca pilosa flowers

It has pink flowers.

Portulaca pilosa propagation

It can be propagated through seeds.