Purslane (环翅马齿苋)
SKU: 364215375135191
It is a small prostrate herbaceous plant with succulent leaves and big showy flowers.
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Portulaca oleracea
COMMON NAME
Segan, Purslane, Pussley, Pigweed, 马齿苋, 马齿菜
CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS
Plant Division Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) Plant Growth Form Shrub (Trailing) Lifespan (in Singapore) Perennial PLANT CARE AND PROPAGATION
Light Preference Semi-Shade Water Preference Little Water Propagation Method Seed, Stem Cutting, Air-Layering USES
- Leaves and young shoots are consumed as a vegetable. The leaves are rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
- Flower buds are added to salads.
- Medicinal: Used to treat a wide variety of ailments, such as colds, wounds, and diarrhea.
Disclaimer
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