Status:
valid
Authors:
van der Werff
Source:
tro
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard.95: 641 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281587
Common Names
- Tachigali fusca
- Tachigali fusca
- Tachigali fusca
Description
Tachigali fusca (also called brown tachigali, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub native to the southeastern United States. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Tachigali fusca is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and asthma. It is also used as a dietary supplement to boost the immune system and improve digestion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tachigali fusca has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tachigali fusca is a shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have germinated. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and rooted in moist, well-drained soil. Cultivation of Tachigali fusca requires full sun and moist soil. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Tachigali fusca
Tachigali fusca can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay.
Tachigali fusca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tachigali fusca?
Tachigali fusca
What type of plant is Tachigali fusca?
Tachigali fusca is a type of tree
What is the natural habitat of Tachigali fusca?
Tachigali fusca is native to tropical regions of South America
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