Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ptychophysca
ID:
174962

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spruce ex Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
C.F.P.von Martius & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Bras.15(2): 229 (1870)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174291

Common Names

  • Ptychophysca Tachigali
  • Tachigali Tree
  • Tachigali Ptychophysca

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Synonyms

  • Tachigalia ptychophysca Benth. [unknown]

Description

Tachigali ptychophysca (also called Ptychophysca, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is a small tree or shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tachigali ptychophysca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a source of firewood and timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tachigali ptychophysca are small, white, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tachigali ptychophysca is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium.

Where to Find Tachigali ptychophysca

Tachigali ptychophysca is native to parts of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Colombia.

Tachigali ptychophysca FAQ

What is the common name of Tachigali ptychophysca?

Split-Leaf Tachigali

What is the natural range of Tachigali ptychophysca?

Central and South America

What is the growth habit of Tachigali ptychophysca?

Small to medium-sized evergreen tree

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.