Portulaca grandiflora
Portulaca grandiflora, commonly known as the Moss Rose, is a resilient succulent prized for its vibrant, rose-like blooms. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this plant holds significant medicinal value in traditional practices. It is frequently utilized for its soothing properties, helping to treat skin irritations and promote overall wellness.
- Scientific name: Portulaca grandiflora
- Family: Portulacaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is placed in the order Caryophyllales and the family Portulacaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Portulaca, specifically as the species Portulaca grandiflora.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Portulacaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Portulaca | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Portulaca grandiflora, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Portuguese, it is widely called Onze-horas, while in Chinese, it is identified as 大花马齿苋 (zh-hans), 大花馬齒莧 (zh-hant), 大花馬齒莧 (zh-hk), and 大花马齿苋 (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Onze-horas | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 大花马齿苋 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 大花馬齒莧 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 大花馬齒莧 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 大花马齿苋 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 大花马齿苋 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 松葉牡丹 | Wikidata |
| pl | Portulaka wielkokwiatowa | Wikidata |
| ko | 채송화 | Wikidata |
| hy | դանդուռ խոշորածաղիկ | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several different European regions. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented within Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is found in both Germany and the Czechia-Slovakia area. Its range extends further into Southeastern Europe, where it inhabits Albania. Finally, the plant is also recorded as growing in Bulgaria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | East European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | South European Russia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Portulaca grandiflora has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include B1.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| B1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Portulaca grandiflora has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Portulaca grandiflora has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include phytoplasma infection.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| phytoplasma infection | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |