Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
frutescens
ID:
455014

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
cmp

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Knowl. 3(5): 15 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000454346



Common Names

  • Talinopsis Frutescens
  • Shrubby Talinopsis
  • Shrubby Talinopsis Plant


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Description

Talinopsis frutescens (also called Shrubby Talinopsis, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has a dense, upright growth habit with small, white flowers. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Talinopsis frutescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Talinopsis frutescens has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Talinopsis frutescens is a perennial that can be propagated from seeds or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. Deadheading is recommended to promote reblooming.

Where to Find Talinopsis frutescens

Talinopsis frutescens is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It can be found in wetland habitats such as swamps, marshes, and floodplains.

Talinopsis frutescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Talinopsis frutescens?

Talinopsis frutescens

What is the common name of Talinopsis frutescens?

Shrubby Talinopsis

What type of plant is Talinopsis frutescens?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Talinopsis genus

Species in the Anacampserotaceae family

Anacampseros vanthielii, Anacampseros hillii, Anacampseros affinis, Anacampseros albidiflora, Anacampseros albissima, Anacampseros alstonii, Anacampseros alta, Anacampseros arachnoides, Anacampseros bayeriana, Anacampseros comptonii, Anacampseros crinita, Anacampseros decipiens, Anacampseros densifolia, Anacampseros depauperata, Anacampseros dielsiana, Anacampseros dinteri, Anacampseros filamentosa, Anacampseros fissa, Anacampseros gracilis, Anacampseros herreana, Anacampseros karasmontana, Anacampseros kurtzii, Anacampseros lanceolata, Anacampseros lanigera, Anacampseros mallei, Anacampseros marlothii, Anacampseros meyeri, Anacampseros namaquensis, Anacampseros nebrownii, Anacampseros nitida, Anacampseros papyracea, Anacampseros paradoxa, Anacampseros parviflora, Anacampseros pisina, Anacampseros prominens, Anacampseros quinaria, Anacampseros recurvata, Anacampseros retusa, Anacampseros rhodesica, Anacampseros rubroviridis, Anacampseros rufescens, Anacampseros ruschii, Anacampseros schoenlandii, Anacampseros scopata, Anacampseros starkiana, Anacampseros subnuda, Anacampseros telephiastrum, Anacampseros tomentosa, Anacampseros truncata, Anacampseros ustulata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2513127: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.