Tachigali inconspicua - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
van der Werff
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard.95: 645 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744909
Common Names
- Tachigali Inconspicua
- Tachigali
- Inconspicua
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tachigali inconspicua (also called Inconspicuous Tachigali, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree that grows up to 20 m tall. It is native to Peru and Ecuador. It is found in lowland and montane rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Tachigali inconspicua is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and for erosion control. It has medicinal uses, such as for treating fever, and is also used to make rope.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tachigali inconspicua is small and white, with four petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are short and slender.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tachigali inconspicua is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that can reach up to 1.5m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Tachigali inconspicua
Tachigali inconspicua is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Tachigali inconspicua FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tachigali inconspicua?
Tachigali inconspicua
What is the native range of Tachigali inconspicua?
South America
What is the average height of Tachigali inconspicua?
Up to 10 meters
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
References
Henk van der Werff (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van der Werff' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77098929-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Tachigali inconspicua van der Werff: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.