16,529 observationsNear Threatened
sea purslane
Sesuvium portulacastrum
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Magnoliopsida βΊOrder: Caryophyllales βΊFamily: Aizoaceae βΊGenus: Sesuvium
About
Sesuvium portulacastrum is a sprawling perennial herb that grows in coastal areas throughout much of the world. It is commonly known as shoreline purslane or (ambiguously) "sea purslane," in English, and dampalit in Tagalog.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of sea purslane is Sesuvium portulacastrum.
- sea purslane belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- sea purslane belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- sea purslane belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- sea purslane belongs to the order Caryophyllales.
- sea purslane belongs to the family Aizoaceae.
- sea purslane belongs to the genus Sesuvium.