Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alba
ID:
167250

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ducke

Source:
ildis

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro3: 92 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000166579

Common Names

  • Tachigali Alba
  • Alba Tachigali
  • Tachigali

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Synonyms

  • Tachigali paniculata alba (Ducke) Dwyer [valid]
  • Tachigalia paniculata alba (Ducke) Dwyer [unknown]

Description

Tachigali alba (also called White Tachigali, among many other common names) is a large tree native to South America. It has a straight trunk and its leaves are large, leathery, and dark green. It is found in moist, lowland forests and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Tachigali alba is used as a timber tree for construction and furniture making. Its bark is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and skin diseases. It is also used as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tachigali alba has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tachigali alba is a small tree or shrub native to tropical South America. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Tachigali alba

Tachigali alba can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Tachigali alba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tachigali alba?

Tachigali alba

What is the common name of Tachigali alba?

Tachigali

What is the family of Tachigali alba?

Fabaceae

Species in the Tachigali genus

Tachigali argyrophylla, Tachigali catingae, Tachigali cavipes, Tachigali colombiana, Tachigali formicarum, Tachigali grandistipulata, Tachigali longiflora, Tachigali macrostachya, Tachigali plumbea, Tachigali rigida, Tachigali schultesiana, Tachigali venusta, Tachigali versicolor, Tachigali alba, Tachigali ptychophysca, Tachigali pubiflora, Tachigali aurea, Tachigali poeppigiana, Tachigali paniculata, Tachigali cenepensis, Tachigali ferruginea, Tachigali inconspicua, Tachigali loretensis, Tachigali vaupesiana, Tachigali panamensis, Tachigali costaricensis, Tachigali glauca, Tachigali richardiana, Tachigali chrysophylla, Tachigali guianensis, Tachigali hypoleuca, Tachigali melinonii, Tachigali micrantha, Tachigali macbridei, Tachigali setifera, Tachigali tinctoria, Tachigali peruviana, Tachigali micropetala, Tachigali rugosa, Tachigali bracteosa, Tachigali amplifolia, Tachigali paraensis, Tachigali davidsei, Tachigali dwyeri, Tachigali odoratissima, Tachigali physophora, Tachigali albiflora, Tachigali pimichinensis, Tachigali denudata, Tachigali duckei,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References