Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
orientalis
ID:
1279306

Status:
valid

Authors:
Struwe & Kinkade

Source:
tro

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 38: 1155 (2013 publ. 2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278644



Common Names

  • Tachia orientalis
  • Oriental Tachia
  • Oriental False-castor-oil-plant
  • Oriental Umbrella-tree


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Description

Tachia orientalis (also called Oriental Tachia, among many other common names) is a small tree native to South America. It has glossy green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests and is often found in the understory of the rainforest.

Uses & Benefits

Tachia orientalis is used for its ornamental value in gardens, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves are edible and can be cooked and eaten. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tachia orientalis has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tachia orientalis is a shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from stem cuttings taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept in bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root within a few weeks. Once the roots are established, the plants can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Tachia orientalis

Tachia orientalis is native to the tropical regions of Asia.

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

Lena Struwe (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Struwe' in the authors string.
Matthew P. Kinkade: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kinkade' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77136456-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.