Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
siwertii
ID:
414542

Status:
valid

Authors:
Struwe, Kinkade & Maas

Source:
ksu

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Blumea 50: 459 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413874



Common Names

  • Siwert's Tachia
  • Tachia siwertii
  • Tachia


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Description

Tachia siwertii (also called 'Siwert'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 siwertii 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 siwertii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Tachia siwertii 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 siwertii

Tachia siwertii is found in India.

Tachia siwertii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tachia siwertii?

Tachia siwertii

What is the natural habitat of Tachia siwertii?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas

What is the flowering season of Tachia siwertii?

It flowers from April to June

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.
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:77069505-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.