fameflower
Talinum paniculatum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (13 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Fameflower, scientifically known as Talinum paniculatum, is a versatile perennial valued for both its ornamental beauty and medicinal properties. Renowned for its succulent leaves and delicate pink blooms, this plant is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, offering significant nutritional benefits and antioxidant-rich compounds for wellness.
Names
Common Names
- fameflower
- jewels-of-Opar
- pink baby's-breath
Regional and Traditional Names
French:
- Faux ginseng
- gros pourpier
- herbe onze heures
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Talinum paniculatumSynonyms
- Calandrinia andrewskii
- Portulaca paniculata
- Claytonia reflexa
- Portulaca reflexa
- Talinum chrysanthum
- Claytonia patens
- Talinum purpureum
- Talinum spathulatum
- Talinum paniculatum f. variegatum
- Talinum paniculatum var. sarmentosum
- Talinum patens var. sarmentosum
- Talinum reflexum f. sarmentosum
- Ruelingia reflexa
- Talinum patens var. variegatum
- Talinum sarmentosum
- Talinum roseum
- Talinum reflexum
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is positioned in the order Caryophyllales and falls under the family Talinaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Talinum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Talinaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Talinum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct tropical and subtropical regions. Within the Macaronesian islands, it can be found growing in both Cape Verde and Madeira. Its range extends significantly into West-Central Tropical Africa, specifically within the DR Congo. Furthermore, the species is prevalent in East Tropical Africa, where it inhabits Kenya. Finally, its presence is also documented in Uganda, completing its diverse regional spread.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Madeira | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Eswatini | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
| Middle Atlantic Ocean | St.Helena | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Waterleaf, possesses various components that can be utilized for medicinal purposes, specifically the root. While the succulent leaves are the most frequently consumed part for their nutritional value, the root also holds significance in traditional herbal practices. In certain medicinal applications, the root is harvested and processed to extract its bioactive compounds, contributing to the overall therapeutic potential of the species.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| root | Phytochemical analysis : PCA (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Talinum paniculatum has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Chikusetsusaponin iva, Flavonoids, N-trans-Feruloyltyramine, Nucleosides, Saponins.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Chikusetsusaponin iva | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| N-trans-Feruloyltyramine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Nucleosides | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Saponins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Synephrine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chikusetsusaponin iva
- Phytochemical analysis : PCA
Flavonoids
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
N-trans-Feruloyltyramine
- Phytochemical analysis : PCA
Nucleosides
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Saponins
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Synephrine
- Phytochemical analysis : PCA
Activities
Talinum paniculatum has 3 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Hypotensive.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Aphrodisiac | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypotensive | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Talinum paniculatum has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include aphrodisiac, heart failure, renovascular hypertension.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| aphrodisiac | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| heart failure | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| renovascular hypertension | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| endophytic fungal extracts | PeerJ (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |