Portulacaceae
Portulacaceae
Portulacaceae (pronounced por-tu-la-ca-ce-ae) is a large family of flowering plants, commonly known as the purslane family.
Etymology
The name "Portulacaceae" is derived from the type genus Portulaca, which in turn is derived from the Latin words "portula", meaning "little gate", referring to the lid of the seed capsule, and "aceae", a standard suffix for plant family names in modern taxonomy.
Description
Members of the Portulacaceae family are typically succulent and have a cosmopolitan distribution, with species found in a wide range of environments worldwide. The family includes about 20 genera and approximately 500 species. The most well-known member of this family is probably Portulaca oleracea, commonly known as purslane.
Taxonomy
The Portulacaceae family is classified under the order Caryophyllales, which is known for its members' ability to survive in harsh and arid environments. Other notable families in this order include Amaranthaceae and Cactaceae.
Related Terms
- Portulaca: A genus of the Portulacaceae family, which includes the well-known species Portulaca oleracea, commonly known as purslane.
- Caryophyllales: The order to which the Portulacaceae family belongs.
- Amaranthaceae: A family of flowering plants within the order Caryophyllales.
- Cactaceae: Another family of flowering plants within the order Caryophyllales, commonly known as cacti.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Portulacaceae
- Wikipedia's article - Portulacaceae
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