Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
blancoi
ID:
1591321

Status:
valid

Authors:
Al.Rodr. & J.Sánchez-Gonz.

Source:

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 11: 328 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000047646

Common Names

  • Tachia blancoi
  • Blancoi Tachia
  • Tachia

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Description

Tachia blancoi (also called Blanco's tachia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It has a slender stem and ovate leaves. It is native to South America and is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tachia blancoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, stomach ache, and diarrhea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tachia blancoi is white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are green and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tachia blancoi is a perennial herb that is native to the alpine meadows of the Andes. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or greenhouse. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Tachia blancoi

Tachia blancoi can be found in Peru.

Tachia blancoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tachia blancoi?

Tachia blancoi

What is the family of Tachia blancoi?

Gentianaceae

What is the native range of Tachia blancoi?

South America

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77175284-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.