Talinum — 7 species
Botanical species in the genus Talinum recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Talinum aurantiacum
Talinum aurantiacum
Family: Portulacaceae
Cultivation
Talinum aurantiacum is a plant of arid and semiarid regions in southwestern N. America
Full cultivation guide →Talinum caffrum
Talinum caffrum
Family: Portulacaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a sunny position. Requires a well-drained soil, but likes plenty of moisture during the growing season.
Full cultivation guide →Talinum fruticosum
Talinum fruticosum
Family: Portulacaceae
Cultivation
Grows best in the moist humid conditions of lowland tropical areas, though it can succeed at elevations up to 1,000 metres. It grows best in areas where the mean annual temperature is within the range 22 - 30 °c, though it can tolerate 15 - 36 °c. It prefers a mean annual rainfall in the range 1,000 - 2,000mm, tolerating 500 - 3,000mm.
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Talinum paniculatum
Talinum paniculatum
Family: Portulacaceae
Cultivation
Grows best in full sun, but plants are tolerant of some shade. Prefers a well-drained, moist soil rich in organic matter. Established plants are drought tolerant.
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Talinum tenuissimum
Talinum tenuissimum
Family: Portulacaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a sunny position. Requires a well-drained soil. Found in the wild in sandy soils.
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