Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
longipes
ID:
1278405

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Cobb & Maas

Source:
tro

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 50: 11 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277743



Common Names

  • Tachia longipes
  • Long-stalked Tachia
  • Long-stalked Tachia Tree


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Description

Tachia longipes (also called Long-ped Tachia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It is a low-growing plant with white to pink flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands, meadows, and hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Tachia longipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes due to its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tachia longipes has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and brown and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tachia longipes is an evergreen shrub with small, glossy green leaves. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray.

Where to Find Tachia longipes

Tachia longipes is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America.

Tachia longipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tachia longipes?

Tachia longipes

What is the common name of Tachia longipes?

Long-stalked tachia

Where is Tachia longipes native to?

Central and South America

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References

Paul Maas (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maas' in the authors string.
Laura Cobb (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Cobb' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:315380-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.