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
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.
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