Talinum fruticosum
| Talinum fruticosum | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Talinaceae |
| Genus: | Talinum |
| Species: | T. fruticosum |
| Binomial name | |
| Talinum fruticosum | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
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Portulaca fruticosa L. | |
Talinum fruticosum is a herbaceous perennial plant that is native to Mexico, the Caribbean, West Africa, Central America, and much of South America. Common names include Ceylon spinach,[2] waterleaf, cariru, Gbure, Surinam purslane, Philippine spinach, Florida spinach, potherb fameflower, sweetheart, and Kutu bataw in Ghana from the Akan language[1] . In Nigeria it is known as Mgbolodi in Igbo, Efo Gbure in Yoruba, Alenyruwa in Hausa, and Moin-moin Ikong in Efik It is widely grown in tropical regions as a leaf vegetable. In the Mithila region of the Indian subcontinent, it is locally known as Raja Rani Saag.[3]
Description
[edit]The plant grows erect, reaching a height of 30 to 100 cm (12 to 39 in). It bears small, pink flowers and broad, fleshy leaves.
Uses
[edit]As a leaf vegetable, T. fruticosum is rich in vitamins, including vitamins A and C, and minerals such as iron and calcium [citation needed]. Because it is high in oxalic acid, consumption should be avoided or limited by those suffering from kidney disorders, gout, and rheumatoid arthritis [citation needed]. It is cultivated in West Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the warmer parts of North and South America. In Brazil it is grown along the banks of the Amazon River, and is consumed mainly in the states of Pará and Amazonas.
In the Mithila region of the Indian subcontinent, its leaves are used to make vegetables and fritters.[3]
Gallery
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Talinum fruticosum in Singapore
Talinum fruticosum in India
Talinum fruticosum with buds
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Talinum fruticosum". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 2010-08-03.
- ↑ NRCS. "Talinum triangulare". PLANTS Database. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Retrieved 7 December 2015.
- 1 2 "औषधीय गुणों से युक्त यह सब्जी बिलुप्त होने की कगार पर, अब कुत्ते कर रहे हैं इसकी रखवाली". News18 हिंदी (in Hindi). Archived from the original on 2023-09-16. Retrieved 2026-08-06.
