Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dwyeri
ID:
1242275

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

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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.

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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

References

Richard Sumner Cowan (1921-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.S.Cowan' in the authors string.
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.