Friday, April 26, 2013

Portulaca grandiflora margarita


Portulaca grandiflora margarita  scientific classification

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

Portulaca grandiflora margarita geographic location

It is native to Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay.

Portulaca grandiflora margarita structure

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

Portulaca grandiflora margarita leaves

It has green leaves. They are alternate leaves.

Portulaca grandiflora margarita flowers

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

Portulaca grandiflora margarita soil

It prefers well drained soil.

Portulaca grandiflora margarita propagation

It can be propagated through seeds.

Portulaca grandiflora margarita uses

It is used as an ornamental plant.

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Portulaca molokiniensis


Portulaca molokiniensis scientific classification

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

Portulaca molokiniensis name

it is also known as 'Ihi.

Portulaca molokiniensis geographic location

It is native to Hawaii.

Portulaca molokiniensis structure

It is a succulent. It can grow up to 1 feet tall.

Portulaca molokiniensis leaves

It has green leaves. They are round shaped leaves.

Portulaca molokiniensis flowers

It has yellow flowers. They are cup shaped flowers.

Portulaca molokiniensis propagation

It can be propagated by seeds and cuttings.