English Common Name: Surinum Purslane, Ceylon Spinach, Waterleaf Chinese Name / 中文名: 土人参 (Tǔ rén shēn) Other Local Name: Kolesom (Malaysia), Ginseng Jawa (Malaysia) Family Name: Talinaceae Scientific Name: Talinum fruticosum Synonym: Calandrinia pachypoda subsp. pachypoda, Portulaca crassicaule, Portulaca crassifolia, Portulaca cuneifolia, Portulaca fruticosa, Portulaca paniculata, Portulaca racemosa, Talinum andrewsii, Talinum attenuatum, Talinum confusum, Talinum crassifolium, Talinum racemosum, Talinum triangulare var. purpureum Classification: Angiosperms (Flowering Plants) > Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants Division) > Caryophyllales > Talinaceae (Fameflower Family) > Talinum Origin: Tropical America Growth Habit: Shrub Characteristic: A weed with small pinkish flower. Care Requirements: Prefers full sun and moderate watering. Images Location: Johor, Malaysia ![]() ![]() |
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