Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
micropetala
ID:
1231028

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ducke) Zarucchi & Pipoly

Source:
tro

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Sida16: 787 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001230366

Common Names

  • Tachigali micropetala
  • Small-Petaled Tachigali
  • Small-Petaled-Tachigali

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Description

Tachigali micropetala (also called 'Small-petalled Tachigali' and 'Small-petalled Tree', among many other common names) is a tree native to the Amazon rainforest. It has an upright habit and grows to a height of about 20 m. Its leaves are obovate and dark green in color. It is found in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Tachigali micropetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tachigali micropetala has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are short and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tachigali micropetala is a tree native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It should be grown in a pot with a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Tachigali micropetala

Tachigali micropetala can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Tachigali micropetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tachigali micropetala?

Tachigali micropetala

What is the common name of Tachigali micropetala?

Small-petal Tachigali

What is the natural habitat of Tachigali micropetala?

Tropical forests

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.
James Lee Zarucchi (1952-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zarucchi' in the authors string.
John J. Pipoly (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pipoly' in the authors string.