About Talinum fruticosum (L.) Juss.
Growth Habit & Size
Talinum fruticosum (L.) Juss. is an erect plant that grows to a height between 30 and 100 cm (12 and 39 inches).
Morphology
It produces small pink flowers and broad, fleshy leaves.
Nutritional Content
When used as a leaf vegetable, T. fruticosum is rich in vitamins A and C, as well as minerals including iron and calcium.
Consumption Warnings
Because it contains high levels of oxalic acid, people with kidney disorders, gout, and rheumatoid arthritis should avoid or limit their consumption of this plant.
Cultivation Range
It is cultivated in West Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the warmer regions of North America and South America.
Cultivation & Use in Brazil
In Brazil, it is grown along the banks of the Amazon River, and is consumed primarily in the states of Pará and Amazonas.
