Portulaca samoensis
Family: Portulacaceae
What it is like
A creeping herb. It can be 20 cm high. It has a tuberous root. The leaves are fleshy and narrow and pointed. They have long hairs at the base. The flowers are bright yellow.
There are about 200 Portulaca species. They are mostly in the tropics and subtropics.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. In Fiji it occurs from sea level to 200 m altitude. It grows on rocky shores and amongst rocks on hillsides.
Countries/locations it is found in
American Samoa, Caroline Islands, Fiji, Pacific, Rotuma, Samoa, Tokelau, Tonga
How it is used for food
Edible parts
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Kutu, Ndomindomi, Periro, Tamole, Ubijon