Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
panamensis
ID:
746643

Status:
valid

Authors:
van der Werff & N.Zamora

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot.15: 150 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745976

Common Names

  • Tachigali panamensis
  • Panama Tachigali
  • Panama Tree

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Description

Tachigali panamensis (also called Panama Tachigali, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Central America. It has a dense, upright habit and is covered in small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in a variety of habitats, from tropical rainforests to dry woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Tachigali panamensis is a shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tachigali panamensis has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tachigali panamensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-draining potting mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Tachigali panamensis

Tachigali panamensis is native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Malaysia. It can be found in tropical rainforests and in areas of secondary forest.

Tachigali panamensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tachigali panamensis?

Tachigali panamensis

What is the family of Tachigali panamensis?

Fabaceae

What is the habitat of Tachigali panamensis?

Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf 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

Henk van der Werff (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van der Werff' in the authors string.
Nelson A. Zamora (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Zamora' in the authors string.