Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
grandifolia
ID:
414448

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maguire & Weaver

Source:
cmp

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 56: 109 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413780

Common Names

  • Tachia grandifolia
  • Large-leaved Tachia
  • Large-leaved Stickpea

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Description

Tachia grandifolia (also called Large-leaved Tachia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and grows in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Tachia grandifolia is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tachia grandifolia var. orientalis Maguire & Weaver
Tachia grandifolia var. grandifolia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tachia grandifolia is a small, white, star-shaped head with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single, thin, light green stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tachia grandifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in early spring or late summer. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in moist soil.

Where to Find Tachia grandifolia

Tachia grandifolia is native to tropical areas of Africa and Asia.

Tachia grandifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tachia grandifolia?

Tachia grandifolia

What is the growth rate of Tachia grandifolia?

Slow to moderate

What is the preferred soil type for Tachia grandifolia?

Well-drained, sandy soil

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

Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' in the authors string.
Richard E. Weaver (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weaver' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:248942-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.