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
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.
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 Tachia genus
Tachia lancisepala,
Tachia gracilis,
Tachia grandifolia,
Tachia schomburgkiana,
Tachia siwertii,
Tachia guianensis,
Tachia parviflora,
Tachia loretensis,
Tachia grandiflora,
Tachia occidentalis,
Tachia smithii,
Tachia longipes,
Tachia orientalis,
Tachia blancoi,
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
Matthew P. Kinkade: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kinkade' in the authors string.