Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spathulipetala
ID:
1335260

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.F.Gomes da Silva, L.J.T.Cardoso, D.B.O.S.Cardoso & H.C.Lim

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot.41: 971 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347714

Common Names

  • Tachigali spathulipetala
  • Spathulipetala Tachigali
  • Tachigali spathulipetala

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Description

Tachigali spathulipetala (also called 'Spathulate Tachigali', among many other common names) is a tree species native to South America. It is a large, evergreen tree with up to 15 leaves and a maximum height of about 30 m. It has green leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats in South America.

Uses & Benefits

Tachigali spathulipetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tachigali spathulipetala has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tachigali spathulipetala is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil and keep the soil moist until germination. To propagate from cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in the summer and root them in a moist, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings are established.

Where to Find Tachigali spathulipetala

Tachigali spathulipetala is native to Brazil and can be found in moist, forested areas.

Tachigali spathulipetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tachigali spathulipetala?

Tachigali spathulipetala

What is the common name of Tachigali spathulipetala?

Spathulipetala

What is the natural habitat of Tachigali spathulipetala?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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

Domingos Benício Oliveira Silva Cardoso: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.B.O.S.Cardoso' in the authors string.
Leandro Jorge Telles Cardoso: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.J.T.Cardoso' in the authors string.
Luciana Fernandes Gomes da Silva (b.1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.F.Gomes da Silva' in the authors string.
Hong-Chang Lim: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.C.Lim' in the authors string.