Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ducke) Barneby
Source:
tro
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Brittonia48: 182 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001232740
Common Names
- Amplifolia Fern
- Amplifolia Pea Fern
- Amplifolia Mountain Fern
Description
Tachigali amplifolia (also called Amplifolia Tachigali, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is a small tree or shrub with ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Tachigali amplifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tachigali amplifolia has small, yellowish-green flowers and round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tachigali amplifolia is a perennial plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division or from seed. Division should be done in early spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in a greenhouse and should be lightly covered with soil. Germination usually takes place within 2-3 weeks.
Where to Find Tachigali amplifolia
Tachigali amplifolia can be found in the Amazon rainforest of South America.
Tachigali amplifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tachigali amplifolia?
Tachigali amplifolia
What are the common names of Tachigali amplifolia?
Common names of Tachigali amplifolia include the large-leaved tachigali and the large-leaved tachigali tree.
What is the natural habitat of Tachigali amplifolia?
Tachigali amplifolia is native to tropical forests in Central and South America.
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