Talinum crassicaule - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crassicaule
ID:
1222126
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Jacq.) Willd.
Source:
tro
Year:
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. 2: 862
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001221464
Common Names
- Crassicaule Talinum
- Crassicaule Fameflower
- Crassicaule Talinum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Talinum crassicaule (also called Thick-stemmed talinum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to tropical regions of South America. It grows to a height of 1-2 meters and has small, oval leaves with pointed tips. The flowers are small and yellow, and the fruit is a small, red berry.
Uses & Benefits
Talinum crassicaule is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Talinum crassicaule is white and has a yellow center. The seed is small and round with a black and white pattern. The seedlings are small and have a deep green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Talinum crassicaule is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the root clumps in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Talinum crassicaule
Talinum crassicaule is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola and Tanzania. It can be found in moist, evergreen forests.
Talinum crassicaule FAQ
What is the scientific name of Talinum crassicaule?
Talinum crassicaule
What is the common name of Talinum crassicaule?
Thick-stemmed Talinum
What is the natural habitat of Talinum crassicaule?
Tropical and subtropical forests
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 tro-50008973: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.