Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
tro
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 1: 569 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001105258
Common Names
- Talinella boiviniana
- Boivin's Talinella
- Boiviniana Talinella
Description
Talinella boiviniana (also called Boivin's Talinella, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It grows in dry, rocky soils and in open woodlands. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Talinella boiviniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Talinella boiviniana has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Talinella boiviniana is propagated through seed. The seed should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. The plants should be divided every few years to maintain their vigor.
Where to Find Talinella boiviniana
Talinella boiviniana is native to North America.
Species in the Talinella genus
Talinella dauphinensis,
Talinella grevei,
Talinella boiviniana,
Talinella pachypoda,
Talinella microphylla,
Talinella albidiflora,
Talinella ankaranensis,
Talinella bosseri,
Talinella humbertii,
Talinella latifolia,
Talinella tsitondroinensis,
Talinella xerophila,
Species in the Talinaceae family
Amphipetalum paraguayense,
Talinella dauphinensis,
Talinella grevei,
Talinella boiviniana,
Talinella pachypoda,
Talinella microphylla,
Talinella albidiflora,
Talinella ankaranensis,
Talinella bosseri,
Talinella humbertii,
Talinella latifolia,
Talinella tsitondroinensis,
Talinella xerophila,
Talinum caffrum,
Talinum portulacifolium,
Talinum paniculatum,
Talinum calycinum,
Talinum fruticosum,
Talinum sediforme,
Talinum napiforme,
Talinum polygaloides,
Talinum arnotii,
Talinum crispatulum,
Talinum tenuissimum,
Talinum tuberosum,
Talinum crassicaule,
Talinum multiflorum,
Talinum nocturnum,
Talinum punae,