Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eriopetala
ID:
1281845

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

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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.

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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

References

Adolpho Ducke (1876-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ducke' in the authors string.
Haroldo Cavalcante de Lima (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.C.Lima' in the authors string.
Luciana Fernandes Gomes da Silva (b.1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.F.Gomes da Silva' in the authors string.