Description
Portulaca quadrifida is a prostrate perennial herb. The general uses are as a diuretic, to treat rheumatism and gynecological diseases, as a sedative.
Portulaca quadrifida is a prostrate, annual or short-lived perennial herb with much-branched, spreading, articulated, fleshy stems up to 30 cm long or longer. It has smooth, reddish, mostly prostrate stems and the leaves, which may be alternate or opposite, are clustered at stem joints and ends.
flowers are yellow colored with 5 regular parts & wide. Seeds form a tiny pod. The stem & root at the nodes where they are in contact with the ground. The edible leaves are gathered from the wild and used locally. The plant is also used for local medicinal purposes. Large types are sometimes planted as an ornamental.Plant Specifications
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Portulaca quadrifida care