Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fruticosum
ID:
455305

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Juss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. : 312 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000454637



Common Names

  • Talinum fruticosum
  • Shrubby Fameflower
  • Shrubby Talinum


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Synonyms

  • Ruelingia triangularis (Jacq.) Ehrh. [unknown]
  • Talinum mucronatum Kunth [unknown]
  • Talinum fruticosum Macfad. [unknown]
  • Talinum revolutum Kunth [unknown]
  • Talinum triangulare (Jacq.) Willd. [unknown]
  • Portulaca fruticosa L. [unknown]
  • Portulaca triangularis Jacq. [unknown]
  • Calandrinia andrewsii (Sweet) Sweet [unknown]
  • Calandrinia lockhartii Sweet [unknown]
  • Calandrinia pachypoda Diels [unknown]
  • Claytonia triangularis (Jacq.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Claytonia triangularis crassifolia (Jacq.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Portulaca racemosa L. [unknown]
  • Talinum crassifolium (Jacq.) Willd. [unknown]
  • Portulaca crassicaule Jacq. [unknown]
  • Talinum racemosum (L.) Rohrb. [unknown]
  • Talinum attenuatum Rose & Standl. [unknown]
  • Talinum confusum Rose & Standl. [unknown]
  • Talinum triangulare purpureum Ram.Goyena [unknown]
  • Portulaca crassifolia Jacq. [unknown]
  • Talinum andrewsii Sweet [unknown]

Description

Talinum fruticosum (also called Shrubby 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 fruticosum 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 fruticosum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Talinum fruticosum is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant, evergreen perennial that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods will take several weeks to produce a mature plant.

Where to Find Talinum fruticosum

Talinum fruticosum is native to the southeastern United States, Mexico, and Central America.

Talinum fruticosum FAQ

What is the size of Talinum fruticosum?

Talinum fruticosum is a small plant, growing to a height of 1-2 feet.

What type of soil does Talinum fruticosum prefer?

Talinum fruticosum prefers moist, well-drained soils.

What type of light does Talinum fruticosum need?

Talinum fruticosum prefers full sun to partial shade.

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2513546: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Antoine Laurent de Jussieu (1748-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Juss.' in the authors string.