Status:
valid
Authors:
Danguy
Source:
tro
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 3: 159 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001105144
Common Names
- Talinella grevei
- Greve's Talinella
- Grevei Talinella
Description
Talinella grevei (also called 'Greve'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 grevei is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Talinella grevei sub. sarmentosa (Leandri) Appleq.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Talinella grevei 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 grevei 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 grevei
Talinella grevei is native to South 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,