About flameflower
flameflower (Talinum portulacifolium) is a herb belonging to the Portulacaceae family (Purslane Family). It is typically found in wastelands. It occurs across Pantropical. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during February-November. The species is valued in traditional medicine. Its conservation status has been assessed as Least Concern (LC).
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Talinum portulacifolium
- Genus
- Talinum
- Family
- PORTULACACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Wastelands
- Distribution
- Pantropical
- Flowering & fruiting
- February-November
- Conservation status
- Least Concern (LC)
Botanical family
Portulacaceae
Purslane Family
flameflower belongs to the Portulacaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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