Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ducke) L.F.Gomes da Silva & H.C.Lima
Source:
tro
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia58: 399 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281183
Common Names
- Tachigali eriopetala
- Tachigali
- Eriopetala
Description
Tachigali eriopetala (also called Hairy Tachigali, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to South America. It has a spreading crown and a grey-brown bark. The leaves are bipinnate, with leaflets up to 2 cm long. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tachigali eriopetala has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tachigali eriopetala is a white-yellowish color with a tubular shape and a pleasant scent. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tachigali eriopetala is a shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have germinated. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and rooted in moist, well-drained soil. Cultivation of Tachigali eriopetala requires full sun and moist soil. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Tachigali eriopetala
Tachigali eriopetala is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Tachigali eriopetala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tachigali eriopetala?
Tachigali eriopetala
What is the common name of Tachigali eriopetala?
Eriopetalous Tachigali
What is the family of Tachigali eriopetala?
Fabaceae
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