Tachia schomburgkiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schomburgkiana
ID:
414539
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 6: 204 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413871
Common Names
- Tachia schomburgkiana
- Schomburgk's Tachia
- Schomburgk's Five-petal
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tachia schomburgkiana (also called 'Schomburgk's Eriocaulon', among many other common names) is an evergreen herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a short stem with small yellow flowers and grows in wet, marshy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Tachia schomburgkiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea which is believed to have many health benefits such as reducing inflammation, improving digestion, and boosting the immune system.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Tachia schomburgkiana are white with yellow anthers, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tachia schomburgkiana is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Tachia schomburgkiana
Tachia schomburgkiana is found in India.
Tachia schomburgkiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tachia schomburgkiana?
Tachia schomburgkiana
What is the natural habitat of Tachia schomburgkiana?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas
What is the flowering season of Tachia schomburgkiana?
It flowers from April to June
Species in the Tachia genus
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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:371192-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.