Identification: Tropical plant

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by BJellyfish, Jun 4, 2009.

  1. BJellyfish

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    Hi!

    I saved this plant from a greenhouse that was being renovated.
    I almost killed it by too much watering but now it's OK.
    It is about 20 cm high, has fleshy leaves. About two weeks ago, the inflorescence started to develop and it's very long now.
    Two flowers have opened yet: the first one with three pink petals, the second one with four. The flowers seem to have two sepals, and 8 stamens. The stigma is pink and three-lobed.

    I tried to search through books and id keys, but found nothing.
    The stem and leaves really look like Scaevola taccada, but not the flowers!

    Thanks for your help!
     

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    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Jewels of Opar, Talinum paniculatum I believe.
     
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    Thanks a lot!
     

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