Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrostachya
ID:
164857

Status:
valid

Authors:
Huber

Source:
ildis

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bol. Mus. Goeldi Hist. Nat. Ethnogr.5: 387 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164186

Common Names

  • Macrostachya Tachigali
  • Tachigali Macrostachya
  • Tachigali Tree

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Synonyms

  • Tachigalia macrostachya Huber [unknown]

Description

Tachigali macrostachya (also called 'Macrostachya Cedar', among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree, usually reaching a height of 15-20 m. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tachigali macrostachya is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for timber production. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tachigali macrostachya are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small, flat and brown. The seedlings have two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tachigali macrostachya 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 macrostachya

Tachigali macrostachya is found in the tropical rainforest of Central and South America.

Tachigali macrostachya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tachigali macrostachya?

Tachigali macrostachya

Where is Tachigali macrostachya found?

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

What type of habitat does Tachigali macrostachya prefer?

Tachigali macrostachya 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