Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
argyrophylla
ID:
164848

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ducke

Source:
ildis

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Bol. Técn. Inst. Agron. N.2: 14 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164177

Common Names

  • Argyrophylla Tachigali
  • Tachigali argyrophylla
  • Argyrophylla

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Synonyms

  • Tachigalia argyrophylla Ducke [unknown]

Description

Tachigali argyrophylla (also called Silver-Leaf Tachigali, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome of southeastern Brazil. It can be found in moist forests, as well as in seasonally dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tachigali argyrophylla is used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant. It is also used for timber and as a source of fuel wood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tachigali argyrophylla has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in long, drooping clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tachigali argyrophylla can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and placed in a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Tachigali argyrophylla

Tachigali argyrophylla is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Tachigali argyrophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tachigali argyrophylla?

Tachigali argyrophylla

Where is Tachigali argyrophylla found?

Tachigali argyrophylla is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

What type of habitat does Tachigali argyrophylla prefer?

Tachigali argyrophylla prefers moist, shady habitats.

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