Status:
valid
Authors:
Aubl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1775
Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Guiane : 75 (1775)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001063302
Common Names
- Guiana Tachia
- Tachia guianensis
- Guiana Tachia
Description
Tachia guianensis (also called Guianan Tachia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to the eastern United States and is found in moist meadows and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Tachia guianensis is a popular ornamental plant. It is used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tachia guianensis is a yellow, bell-shaped flower. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tachia guianensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and regular watering.
Where to Find Tachia guianensis
Tachia guianensis can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.
Species in the Tachia genus
Tachia lancisepala,
Tachia gracilis,
Tachia grandifolia,
Tachia schomburgkiana,
Tachia siwertii,
Tachia guianensis,
Tachia parviflora,
Tachia loretensis,
Tachia grandiflora,
Tachia occidentalis,
Tachia smithii,
Tachia longipes,
Tachia orientalis,
Tachia blancoi,
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,