Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vaupesiana
ID:
745578

Status:
valid

Authors:
van der Werff

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard.95: 656 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744911

Common Names

  • Tachigali Vaupesiana
  • Tachigali
  • Vaupesiana

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Description

Tachigali vaupesiana (also called Vaupes Tachigali, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree that grows up to 20 m tall. It is native to Peru and Ecuador. It is found in lowland and montane rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Tachigali vaupesiana is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and for erosion control. It has medicinal uses, such as for treating fever, and is also used to make rope.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tachigali vaupesiana is small and white, with four petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tachigali vaupesiana is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that can reach up to 1.5m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Tachigali vaupesiana

Tachigali vaupesiana is native to Colombia and can be found in the tropical rainforest.

Tachigali vaupesiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tachigali vaupesiana?

Tachigali vaupesiana

What is the native range of Tachigali vaupesiana?

South America

What is the average height of Tachigali vaupesiana?

Up to 15 meters

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