Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
physophora
ID:
1242579

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Huber) Zarucchi & Herend.

Source:
tro

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
J.A.Steyermark & al. (eds.), Fl. Venez. Guayana4: 116 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001241917

Common Names

  • Tachigali physophora
  • Physophora Tachigali
  • Tachigali

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Description

Tachigali physophora (also called Physophora Tachigali, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a spreading crown. It is native to China and is found in moist forests, thickets, and grassy slopes at elevations of 2,000–3,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Tachigali physophora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of timber and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tachigali physophora is a small, yellowish-green color and has a spike-like structure. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tachigali physophora is a shrub that can be propagated from both seeds and cuttings. To propagate from seed, the seed should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 18-21°C. To propagate from cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or early autumn and place in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and at a temperature of around 18-21°C.

Where to Find Tachigali physophora

Tachigali physophora can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

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

Jacques Huber (1867-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huber' in the authors string.
James Lee Zarucchi (1952-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zarucchi' in the authors string.
Patrick S. Herendeen (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herend.' in the authors string.