Talinum portulacifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
portulacifolium
ID:
455274
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Forssk.) Asch. ex Schweinf.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 4(App. 2): 172 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000454606
Common Names
- Talinum portulacifolium
- Portulaca-leaved Talinum
- Portulaca-leaved Fameflower
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- Orygia portulacifolia Forssk. [unknown]
- Talinum cuneifolium Willd. [unknown]
- Portulaca cuneifolia Vahl [unknown]
- Claytonia cuneifolia (Vahl) Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Talinum portulacifolium (also called Portulaca-leaved Talinum, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to tropical and subtropical regions. It has a slender stem with a tuft of leaves at the top and grows up to 1m in height. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are white and fragrant. It grows in moist to wet soils, in grasslands, swamps, and marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Talinum portulacifolium is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Talinum portulacifolium has small, white flowers that grow in clusters and are followed by small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have two cotyledons that are oval-shaped and slightly pointed at the tips.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Talinum portulacifolium is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Talinum portulacifolium
Talinum portulacifolium is native to the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It can be found in nurseries and garden centers in the region.
Talinum portulacifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Talinum portulacifolium?
Talinum portulacifolium
What is the common name of Talinum portulacifolium?
Portulaca-leaved Talinum
What type of soil does Talinum portulacifolium prefer?
Talinum portulacifolium prefers moist, well-drained soil.
Species in the Talinum genus
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,
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2513494: Based on the initial data import
Georg August Schweinfurth (1836-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schweinf.' in the authors string.
Paul Friedrich August Ascherson (1834-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Asch.' in the authors string.
Peter Forsskål (1732-1763): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forssk.' in the authors string.