Talinum polygaloides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polygaloides
ID:
1105631
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gillies ex Arn.
Source:
tro
Year:
1831
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Nat. Geogr. Sci. 3: 354 (1831)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001104969
Common Names
- Talinum polygaloides
- Polygaloides's Talinum
- Talinum Polygaloides
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Talinum polygaloides (also called Many-flowered Talinum, among many other common names) is an annual succulent plant with small, fleshy leaves and bright pink flowers. It is native to Central and South America and is found in open, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Talinum polygaloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Talinum polygaloides is yellow, tubular, and has five petals. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Talinum polygaloides is a herbaceous perennial that is native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. To cultivate, provide full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).
Where to Find Talinum polygaloides
Talinum polygaloides is native to South America.
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-26200099: Based on the initial data import
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
John Gillies (1792-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gillies' in the authors string.