Reference(s):

• Hartmann, H.E.K. (2002)
• Marais, W. (1991)

Status: this genus has been assessed for the following:

- Species in Fl. Madag: not published

- Accepted published species: 1 indigenous non-endemic

- Estimated total species: 1 indigenous non-endemic

- Indigenous species endemism: 0%

Species level data entry: complete

Note: Hartmann mentioned that S. ayresii occurs in Madagascar, the type is from Mauritius where it was said by Marais to be endemic. We have not seen any material of this species from Madagascar. Pending further information, we do not include it.

Contributed/compiled by: Peter B. Phillipson

Updated on: 13 Feb. 2007

Lower Taxa:

• Portulaca portulacastrum L. = Sesuvium portulacastrum (L.) L.
• Sesuvium portulacastrum (L.) L.