Scientific name Talinum paniculatum Rank Species | ||
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Similar Talinum, Portulacaceae, Waterleaf, Purslanes, Panax pseudoginseng | ||
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Talinum paniculatum is a succulent subshrub in the purslane family, Portulacaceae, that is native to much of the western hemisphere. It is commonly known as fameflower, Jewels-of-Opar (a name borrowed from the title of the novel Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar by Edgar Rice Burroughs), or pink baby's-breath.
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- Appearance
- Native distribution
- Uses
- References
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Appearance
T. paniculatum bears tuberous roots and panicles of flowers and produces tiny, jewel-like fruits.
Native distribution
Talinum paniculatum is native to the southern United States, much of Latin America and the Caribbean.
Uses
Talinum paniculatum is often grown as an ornamental plant. Cultivars include 'Kingwood Gold', 'Limón', and 'Variegatum'.
The leaves are edible and have been used traditional medicine in Asia.
References
Talinum paniculatum Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA