Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
davidsei
ID:
1242274

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zarucchi & Herend.

Source:
tro

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
J.A.Steyermark & al. (eds.), Fl. Venez. Guayana4: 116 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001241612

Common Names

  • David's Tachigali
  • Tachigali Davidsei
  • David's Tree

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Description

Tachigali davidsei (also called David's Tachigali, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It has long, thin leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, open areas, such as savannas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Tachigali davidsei is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tachigali davidsei are white, bell-shaped, and have five petals. The seeds are small, dark-colored and have a hard, glossy seed coat. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tachigali davidsei is a tree species that can be propagated by seeds. It prefers full sun and can be cultivated in a pot or in the ground. It is best to keep the soil moist but not soggy and to fertilize it regularly.

Where to Find Tachigali davidsei

Tachigali davidsei can be found in South America, in the countries of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Tachigali davidsei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tachigali davidsei?

Tachigali davidsei

What are the common names for Tachigali davidsei?

David's Tachigali

What is the natural habitat of Tachigali davidsei?

It is native to tropical moist forests in Brazil

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 Lee Zarucchi (1952-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zarucchi' in the authors string.
Patrick S. Herendeen (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herend.' in the authors string.