Talinum tuberosum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tuberosum
ID:
1105803
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) P.Wilson
Source:
tro
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 21(4): 284. 1932 [29 Dec 1932]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001105141
Common Names
- Talinum tuberosum
- Tuberous Talinum
- Tuberosum Talinum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Talinum tuberosum (also called 'Tuberous Talinum', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to South America. It grows in moist soils in meadows, woodlands, and along streams and lakes.
Uses & Benefits
Talinum tuberosum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Talinum tuberosum has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Talinum tuberosum is propagated through seed. The seed should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. The plants should be divided every few years to maintain their vigor.
Where to Find Talinum tuberosum
Talinum tuberosum is native to North America, but can also be found in parts of Europe and Asia.
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-26200598: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Percy Wilson (1879-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Wilson' in the authors string.