Sesuvium portulacastrum

Sea Purslane

a perennial member of the Sesuvium genus in the family Aizoaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Family
Aizoaceae
Life cycle
perennial
Height
0.2 m
Flower type
hermaphrodite

Environment

Range
Worldwide in Tropical and Subtropical regions.
Habitat
Coastal dunes and beaches[1].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
light shade
Water
moderate
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Cultivation

This section contains historical Plants For A Future notes marked noncommercial.

193062 A decumbent perennial herb, rooting at the nodes[1].

References

  1. Carolin. R. & Tindale. M. Flora of the Sydney Region Reed. Australia. 1993-00-00 ISBN 0730104001

  2. Flora of China 1994-00-00 http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/

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