Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cavipes
ID:
164852

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spruce ex Benth.) J.F.Macbr.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser.13(3): 127 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164181

Common Names

  • Cavipes Tachigali
  • Tachigali cavipes
  • Cavipes Tachigali Tree

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Synonyms

  • Tachigali paniculata cavipes Spruce ex Benth. [valid]
  • Tachigalia cavipes (Benth.) J.F.Macbr. [unknown]

Description

Tachigali cavipes (also called 'Cavipes Cedar', among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree, usually reaching a height of 15-20 m. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tachigali cavipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for timber production. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tachigali cavipes are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small, flat and brown. The seedlings have two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tachigali cavipes can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and placed in a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Tachigali cavipes

Tachigali cavipes is found in the tropical rainforest of Central and South America.

Tachigali cavipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tachigali cavipes?

Tachigali cavipes

Where is Tachigali cavipes found?

Tachigali cavipes is found in Brazil.

What type of habitat does Tachigali cavipes prefer?

Tachigali cavipes prefers moist, shady habitats.

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

James Francis Macbride (1892-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Macbr.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.