Wild occurrence of Talinum portulacifolium (Forssk.) Asch. & Schweinf. (Taliniaceae), an exotic of Tropical African origin, from different forest areas and urban habitats of Odisha has been reported in this paper. Though the species has got thoroughly naturalized in a wide range of habitats, it has not so far been reported in Floras and literature on flora and vegetation of Odisha. The probable cause of escape from cultivation and establishment in nature has been discussed. Nomenclature, botanical description, phenology, pattern of distribution of the species have been provided with ecological notes on its occurrence and spread in the state of Odisha.
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