Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
plumbea
ID:
164864

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ducke

Source:
ildis

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Bol. Técn. Inst. Agron. N.2: 15 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164193

Common Names

  • Plumbea Tachigali
  • Tachigali Plumbea
  • Tachigali Tree

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Synonyms

  • Tachigalia plumbea Ducke [unknown]

Description

Tachigali plumbea (also called 'Plumbea Cedar', among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree, usually reaching a height of 15-20 m. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tachigali plumbea is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of timber for construction and furniture making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tachigali plumbea are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small, flat and brown. The seedlings have two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tachigali plumbea can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and placed in a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Tachigali plumbea

Tachigali plumbea is found in the tropical rainforest of Central and South America.

Tachigali plumbea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tachigali plumbea?

Tachigali plumbea

Where is Tachigali plumbea found?

Tachigali plumbea is found in Brazil.

What type of habitat does Tachigali plumbea prefer?

Tachigali plumbea prefers moist, shady habitats.

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