About Tuberous Purslane
Tuberous Purslane (Portulaca tuberosa) is a herb belonging to the Portulacaceae family (Purslane Family). It is typically found in rocky laterite soils and sandy coasts. It occurs across Pantropical. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during July-February.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Portulaca tuberosa
- Genus
- Portulaca
- Family
- PORTULACACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Rocky laterite soils and sandy coasts
- Distribution
- Pantropical
- Flowering & fruiting
- July-February
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Hindi
- बिच्छू बेल Bichhu bel
Botanical family
Portulacaceae
Purslane Family
Tuberous Purslane belongs to the Portulacaceae family.
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