Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
smithii
ID:
1064319

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maguire & Weaver

Source:
tro

Year:
1975

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001063657

Common Names

  • Tachia smithii
  • Smithii Tachia
  • Tachia Smithii

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Description

Tachia smithii (also called Smith's Tachia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gentian family. It is native to the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador, and is found in montane grasslands and shrublands. It has a perennial habit, with ovate leaves and white to pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Tachia smithii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tachia smithii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tachia smithii 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 smithii

Tachia smithii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and 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

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:248948-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.