Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Verh. Bot. Vereins Prov. Brandenburg48: 164 (1906 publ. 1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164183
Common Names
- Formicarum Tachigali
- Tachigali Tree
- Tachigali Formicarum
Synonyms
- Tachigali tessmannii Harms [valid]
- Tachigalia formicarum Harms [unknown]
- Tachigalia tessmannii Harms [unknown]
Description
Tachigali formicarum (also called 'Formicarum Cedar', among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree, usually reaching a height of 15-20 m. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical rainforest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Tachigali formicarum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for timber production. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Tachigali formicarum are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small, flat and brown. The seedlings have two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tachigali formicarum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and placed in a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.
Where to Find Tachigali formicarum
Tachigali formicarum is found in the tropical rainforest of Central and South America.
Tachigali formicarum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tachigali formicarum?
Tachigali formicarum
Where is Tachigali formicarum found?
Tachigali formicarum is found in Brazil.
What type of habitat does Tachigali formicarum prefer?
Tachigali formicarum prefers moist, shady habitats.
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