Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
loretensis
ID:
1064302

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maguire & Weaver

Source:
tro

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 56: 117 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001063640

Common Names

  • Tachia loretensis
  • Loretensis Tachia
  • Tachia Loretensis

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Description

Tachia loretensis (also called Loretan tachia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a terminal inflorescence. It grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Tachia loretensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tachia loretensis is yellow with five petals. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, thin, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tachia loretensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in areas with cool summers. It can be propagated by seed in spring or by division in early spring or autumn.

Where to Find Tachia loretensis

Tachia loretensis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky areas, meadows, and fields.

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:248944-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.