Talinum caffrum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caffrum
ID:
455134
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thunb.) Eckl. & Zeyh.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Afric. Austral. : 282 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000454466
Common Names
- Talinum caffrum
- Caffre Talinum
- Caffre Flameflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Portulaca caffra Thunb. [unknown]
- Anacampseros ramosa E.Mey. ex Sond. [unknown]
- Talinum esculentum Dinter & G.Schellenb. [unknown]
Description
Talinum caffrum (also called Caffre Talinum, among many other common names) is a small shrub, usually growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats, from woodlands to grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Talinum caffrum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments like fever, headache, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Talinum caffrum has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Talinum caffrum is a perennial herb that grows in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-draining soil.
Where to Find Talinum caffrum
Talinum caffrum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Talinum caffrum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Talinum caffrum?
Talinum caffrum
What is the common name of Talinum caffrum?
Caffre Talinum
What is the natural habitat of Talinum caffrum?
Dry, sandy soils
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-2513281: Based on the initial data import
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Karl Ludwig Philipp Zeyher (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zeyh.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Ecklon (1795-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eckl.' in the authors string.