Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pimichinensis
ID:
1278264

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.S.Cowan) Zarucchi & Herend.

Source:
tro

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
J.A.Steyermark & al. (eds.), Fl. Venez. Guayana4: 120 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277602

Common Names

  • Tachigali pimichinensis
  • Pimichin Tachigali
  • Pimichin Tree

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Description

Tachigali pimichinensis (also called Pimichin Tachigali, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry forests, woodlands, and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Tachigali pimichinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tachigali pimichinensis has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tachigali pimichinensis is an evergreen tree with small, glossy green leaves. It can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray.

Where to Find Tachigali pimichinensis

Tachigali pimichinensis is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Tachigali pimichinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tachigali pimichinensis?

Tachigali pimichinensis

What is the natural habitat of Tachigali pimichinensis?

It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

What are the growth requirements of Tachigali pimichinensis?

It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light and moist soil.

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

Richard Sumner Cowan (1921-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.S.Cowan' 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.