Quick answer: ʻĀkulikuli (sea purslane) (Sesuvium portulacastrum) is native to 1 state. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 24 Oct 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium |
| Soil | Sandy or muddy coastal, salt tolerant |
| Bloom | Bloom Year-round |
| Height | Groundcover |
| Wildlife value | Shore insects |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 24 Oct 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about ʻĀkulikuli (sea purslane)
Where is ʻĀkulikuli (sea purslane) native?
ʻĀkulikuli (sea purslane) (Sesuvium portulacastrum) is native to Hawaii. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does ʻĀkulikuli (sea purslane) bloom?
ʻĀkulikuli (sea purslane) blooms Year-round. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does ʻĀkulikuli (sea purslane) need?
Light: Sun. Water: Medium. Soil: Sandy or muddy coastal, salt tolerant. Mature height: Groundcover.
Is ʻĀkulikuli (sea purslane) good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Shore insects.
Where can I buy ʻĀkulikuli (sea purslane)?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 24 Oct 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Sesuvium portulacastrum by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with ʻĀkulikuli (sea purslane).
- Florida hopbush Dodonaea viscosa
- Beach naupaka Scaevola taccada
- Hinahina kū kahakai Heliotropium anomalum
- Ilima Sida fallax
- Koʻoloaʻula (red ʻilima) Abutilon menziesii
- Maile Alyxia stellata
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