Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
SESUVIUM Linnaeus, Syst. Nat., ed. 10. 1052, 1058, 1371. 1759.
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TYPE: Sesuvium portulacastrum (Linnaeus) Linnaeus 1759. (Portulaca portulacastrum Linnaeus 1753.)
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sesuvium maritimum | Small Sea-purslane, Slender Sea-purslane | |||
| Sesuvium portulacastrum | Large Sea-purslane, Shoreline Sea-purslane |
Identification Key
1. Petiole usually sharply distinct from the leaf blade, the margin of the lateral flaps of the petiole fimbriate; leaves of a pair at a node starkly unequal in size; leaf blade to 8 mm long, to 4 mm wide
1. Petiole usually gradually confluent with the leaf blade, the margin of the lateral flaps of the petiole entire; leaves of a pair at a node starkly equal to subequal in size; leaves to 70 mm long, to 12 mm wide
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2. Annual; stems not rooting at nodes; leaves to 27 mm long; pedicel 0-1 mm long; sepal lobes 3-6 mm long; stamens 5
2. Perennial; stems often rooting at nodes; leaves to 70 mm long; pedicel 3-20 mm long; sepal lobes 5-12 mm long; stamens 30
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| No synonyms found. | |||