Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.S.Cowan) Zarucchi & Herend.
Source:
tro
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
J.A.Steyermark & al. (eds.), Fl. Venez. Guayana4: 116 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001241613
Common Names
- Dwyer's Tachigali
- Tachigali Dwyeri
- Dwyer's Tree
Description
Tachigali dwyeri (also called Dwyer'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 dwyeri 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
Tachigali dwyeri has yellow flowers that are star-shaped and have five petals. Its seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have long, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tachigali dwyeri 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 dwyeri
Tachigali dwyeri can be found in South America, in the countries of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Tachigali dwyeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tachigali dwyeri?
Tachigali dwyeri
What are the common names for Tachigali dwyeri?
Dwyer's Tachigali
What is the natural habitat of Tachigali dwyeri?
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