Status:
valid
Authors:
Scott Elliot
Source:
tro
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 29: 4 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001105120
Common Names
- Talinella dauphinensis
- Dauphin Talinella
- Dauphinensis Talinella
Description
Talinella dauphinensis (also called 'Dauphin's Talinella', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to South America. It grows in moist soils in meadows, woodlands, and along streams and lakes.
Uses & Benefits
Talinella dauphinensis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Talinella dauphinensis has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Talinella dauphinensis 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 dauphinensis
Talinella dauphinensis can be found in the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia.
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,