Portulaca psammotropha Hance (Portulacaceae), a Neglected Species in the Flora of Taiwan and the Philippines
Resource
Taiwania, 53(1), 090-095
Journal
Taiwania
Journal Volume
53
Journal Issue
1
Pages
090-095
Date Issued
2008-03
Date
2008-03
Author(s)
Chung, S.W.
Madulid, D.A.
Hsu, T.C.
Abstract
A neglected species in the Flora of Taiwan and the Philippines (the Batan islets), Portulaca psammotropha Hance, is described and illustrated. Herein, Portulaca quadrifida var. formosana and P. insularis are treated as synonym of P. psammotropha. This species is a typical littoral plant that is scattered on coral sands and coral reef in the archipelago around SE China. It can be characterized by leaves alternate; leaf blade quite fleshy, oblong to obovate-oblong, 3-10 mm long, apex obtuse; petals 5, yellowish, ca. 3-5 mm long. The stamen number and stigma lobes of this species vary among the populations observed.
Subjects
Neglected species
Portulaca psammotropha
Portulacaceae
Taiwan
Philippine
沙生馬齒莧
馬齒莧科
疏?種
臺灣
菲?賓。
Type
journal article
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