Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schultesiana
ID:
164868

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dwyer

Source:
ildis

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl.18: 152 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164197

Common Names

  • Schultes' Tachigali
  • Tachigali Schultesiana
  • Tachigali Tree

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Synonyms

  • Tachigalia schultesiana Dwyer [unknown]

Description

Tachigali schultesiana (also called 'Schultesiana 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 schultesiana is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of timber for construction and furniture making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tachigali schultesiana flowers are yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin stems and bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tachigali schultesiana is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 30 m in height. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location. Once established, the tree is fairly drought tolerant.

Where to Find Tachigali schultesiana

Tachigali schultesiana can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Tachigali schultesiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tachigali schultesiana?

Tachigali schultesiana

Where is Tachigali schultesiana found?

Tachigali schultesiana is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

What type of habitat does Tachigali schultesiana prefer?

Tachigali schultesiana 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