Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benoist) Zarucchi & Herend.
Source:
tro
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
J.A.Steyermark & al. (eds.), Fl. Venez. Guayana4: 115 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277598
Common Names
- Tachigali albiflora
- White-flower Tachigali
- White-flower Tree
Description
Tachigali albiflora (also called White-Flowered Tachigali, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry forests, woodlands, and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Tachigali albiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Tachigali albiflora are small, white, and arranged in spikes. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tachigali albiflora is a fast-growing, evergreen, flowering tree native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.
Where to Find Tachigali albiflora
Tachigali albiflora is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Tachigali albiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tachigali albiflora?
Tachigali albiflora
What is the natural habitat of Tachigali albiflora?
It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
What are the growth requirements of Tachigali albiflora?
It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light and moist soil.
Species in the Tachigali genus
Tachigali argyrophylla,
Tachigali catingae,
Tachigali cavipes,
Tachigali colombiana,
Tachigali formicarum,
Tachigali grandistipulata,
Tachigali longiflora,
Tachigali macrostachya,
Tachigali plumbea,
Tachigali rigida,
Tachigali schultesiana,
Tachigali venusta,
Tachigali versicolor,
Tachigali alba,
Tachigali ptychophysca,
Tachigali pubiflora,
Tachigali aurea,
Tachigali poeppigiana,
Tachigali paniculata,
Tachigali cenepensis,
Tachigali ferruginea,
Tachigali inconspicua,
Tachigali loretensis,
Tachigali vaupesiana,
Tachigali panamensis,
Tachigali costaricensis,
Tachigali glauca,
Tachigali richardiana,
Tachigali chrysophylla,
Tachigali guianensis,
Tachigali hypoleuca,
Tachigali melinonii,
Tachigali micrantha,
Tachigali macbridei,
Tachigali setifera,
Tachigali tinctoria,
Tachigali peruviana,
Tachigali micropetala,
Tachigali rugosa,
Tachigali bracteosa,
Tachigali amplifolia,
Tachigali paraensis,
Tachigali davidsei,
Tachigali dwyeri,
Tachigali odoratissima,
Tachigali physophora,
Tachigali albiflora,
Tachigali pimichinensis,
Tachigali denudata,
Tachigali duckei,
Species in the Fabaceae family