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A note on the occurrence of Talinum portulacifolium (Forssk.) Asch. & Schweinf. (Taliniaceae) in Odisha

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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