Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker)2: 94 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174292
Common Names
- Tachigali pubiflora
- Pink Tachigali
- Tachigali
Synonyms
- Tachigalia pubiflora Benth. [unknown]
Description
Tachigali pubiflora (also called Pubiflora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is a small tree or shrub that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tachigali pubiflora is used as an ornamental plant, for firewood, and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Tachigali pubiflora are small, white, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tachigali pubiflora is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium.
Where to Find Tachigali pubiflora
Tachigali pubiflora is native to parts of South America, such as Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile.
Tachigali pubiflora FAQ
What is the common name of Tachigali pubiflora?
Hairy-Flower Tachigali
What is the natural range of Tachigali pubiflora?
Central and South America
What is the growth habit of Tachigali pubiflora?
Small to medium-sized evergreen tree
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