Talinum paniculatum

Jewels of Opar, Fame Flower

Message of the Flower

Vital Fantasy

The Mother’s Comment

Ephemeral and unimportant.

Colour

Purple red

Family

Portulacaceae

Person who named the flower

Carl Linnaeus

Flower Size

Small, around 0.5 inches in diameter

Flower Texture

Delicate

Number of Petals

Five

Floral Symmetry

Radial

Fragrance of Flower

Minimal to none

Leaf Texture

Smooth

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate

Leaf Color

Green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Herbaceous perennial

Life Cycle

Perennial in warm climates, annual in cooler areas

Blooming Period

Summer to fall

Climate

Warm, tropical to subtropical

Water Requirements

Moderate, drought-tolerant once established

Soil Type

Well-drained, fertile

Temperature Ranges

Prefers temperatures above freezing

Sun or Shade

Full sun to partial shade

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Generally pest-free; may attract aphids

Pollinators

Attracts bees and butterflies

Habitat

Native to the Americas and Africa, found in a variety of habitats including rocky soils and open areas

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides nectar for pollinators

Ornamental

Grown for its attractive foliage and flowers

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Primarily ornamental and culinary

Endangered Status

Not considered endangered

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