Status:
valid
Authors:
(Huber) Barneby
Source:
tro
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Brittonia48: 182 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001232741
Common Names
- Paraensis Fern
- Paraensis Pea Fern
- Paraensis Mountain Fern
Description
Tachigali paraensis (also called Paraensis Tachigali, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is a small tree or shrub with ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Tachigali paraensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tachigali paraensis has small, yellowish-green flowers and round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tachigali paraensis is a perennial plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division or from seed. Division should be done in early spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in a greenhouse and should be lightly covered with soil. Germination usually takes place within 2-3 weeks.
Where to Find Tachigali paraensis
Tachigali paraensis can be found in the Amazon rainforest of South America.
Tachigali paraensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tachigali paraensis?
Tachigali paraensis
What are the common names of Tachigali paraensis?
Common names of Tachigali paraensis include the Para tachigali and the Para tachigali tree.
What is the natural habitat of Tachigali paraensis?
Tachigali paraensis is native to tropical forests in Central and 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