Kingdom: Plantae

Sub kingdom:  Viridiplantae 

Superdivision:  Embryophyta 

Division: Tracheophyta 

Class: Magnoliopsida 

Subclass: Caryophyllidae 

Order: Caryophyllales 

Family: Portulacaceae 

Genus: Portulaca 

Species:  Portulaca grandiflora 

• It features ruffled, rose-like flowers up to 1" in diameter, available in red, rose, orange, yellow, white, and pastel shades. Blooms can be single, semi-double, or double and last from summer to the first frost, closing on cloudy or rainy days. The plant has small, succulent-like leaves, typically bright green, and grows 4 to 8 inches tall with a spreading habit. Portulaca thrives in full sun and well-drained, sandy soil, making it drought-tolerant and low-maintenance. It is ideal for hot, dry areas and is resistant to most pests and diseases.

Industrial Uses:

•  Biofuel Research: The succulent nature of Portulaca grandiflora suggests it could be studied for its potential as a source of biofuels or bioenergy 

• Land Reclamation: Portulaca grandiflora is used in landscaping and as a ground cover to help stabilize soil and prevent erosion, which indirectly supports environmental sustainability efforts.

Pharmaceutical Uses:

•  Portulaca grandiflora Hook. has been used in eastern traditional medicine for alleviating sore throat, for skin rashes and for 

detoxification. 

•  P. grandiflora is also used for medicinal purposes since it is rich in vitamins A, C, and B1 and has cytotoxic and antimicrobial activity. 

Pharmacological Uses:

• The plant is employed for therapeutic purposes as an antioxidant, antibacterial agent, antidiabetic treatment, sore throat reliever, rash treatment, and detoxifier. It also plays a significant role in catalyzing the biotransformation of L-tyrosine to L-DOPA and exhibits cytotoxic effects on cancer cells. This review specifically examines aspects such as cultivation practices, nutritional and chemical composition, as well as the medicinal and therapeutic properties of Portulaca grandiflora.  

•   Flavonoids 

•  Betacyanins 

•  Alkaloids 

•  Saponins 

•  Triterpinoids 

•  Phenolic acids

•   The Native distribution of Portulaca grandiflora is in Southern Brazil, Uruguay, and Northern Argentina 

•  Prefers a full sun and little water as this plant have a fast plant growth rate