About Sesuvium revolutifolium Ortega
This entry is for the species Sesuvium revolutifolium Ortega. The description provided actually matches Sesuvium portulacastrum, which is a vine that grows up to 30 centimeters (12 inches) high, with thick, smooth stems that can reach up to 1 meter (3.3 feet) long. It produces smooth, fleshy, glossy green leaves that are shaped linear or lanceolate. Leaves measure 1–7 centimeters (0.39–2.76 inches) long, and 0.5–2 centimeters (0.20–0.79 inches) wide. Flower buds develop from the plant's leaf axils. The mature flowers are small, reaching 0.5 centimeters (0.20 inches) in diameter, and are pink or purple in color. Flowers close at night or on cloudy days. Bees and moths act as pollinators for this plant. The fruit is a round capsule that contains tiny black seeds which do not float. In chemical and medicinal studies, the fatty acid composition of the plant has been recorded as: palmitic acid (31.18%), oleic acid (21.15%), linolenic acid (14.18%), linoleic acid (10.63%), myristic acid (6.91%), and behenic acid (2.42%). Extracts from this plant have demonstrated antibacterial and anticandidal activities, along with moderate antifungal activity.
