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
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.
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