Tachigali cenepensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
van der Werff
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard.95: 634 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744906
Common Names
- Tachigali cenepensis
- Cenepensis Tachigali
- Cenepensis Tachigali
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tachigali cenepensis (also called Cenepa Tachigali, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree that grows up to 20 m tall. It is native to Peru and Ecuador. It is found in lowland and montane rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Tachigali cenepensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tachigali cenepensis is small and white, with four petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are short and slender.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tachigali cenepensis is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that can reach up to 1.5m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Tachigali cenepensis
Tachigali cenepensis is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Tachigali cenepensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tachigali cenepensis?
Tachigali cenepensis
What is the native range of Tachigali cenepensis?
South America
What is the average height of Tachigali cenepensis?
Up to 20 meters
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
Henk van der Werff (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van der Werff' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77098925-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Tachigali cenepensis van der Werff: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.