Dialium bipindense - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.53: 470 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000166498
Common Names
- Dialium bipindense
- Bipindense Dialium
- Dialium
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- Dialium fleuryi Pellegr. [invalid]
- Dialium connaroides Harms ex Baker f. [valid]
- Dialium eurysepalum Harms [valid]
- Dialium connaroides Harms ex De Wild. [unknown]
Description
Dialium bipindense (also called Dialium, among many other common names) is a large tree that grows up to 30 meters in height. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical rainforests and cloud forests. It has a straight trunk and its bark is smooth and grey in color.
Uses & Benefits
Dialium bipindense is used as a shade tree, as a windbreak, and for erosion control. It is also used for its wood, which is used for fuel, construction, and furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dialium bipindense is a small, white, five-petalled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, hard-shelled seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dialium bipindense is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that is native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny spot in well-draining soil. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and planted in a mixture of sand and peat moss. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny spot until they root.
Where to Find Dialium bipindense
Dialium bipindense is native to Cameroon and can be found in the tropical rainforest biome.
Dialium bipindense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dialium bipindense?
Dialium bipindense
What is the common name of Dialium bipindense?
Bipindense Dialium
What is the natural habitat of Dialium bipindense?
It is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America
Species in the Dialium genus
Dialium angolense, Dialium bipindense, Dialium dinklagei, Dialium englerianum, Dialium excelsum, Dialium graciliflorum, Dialium guineense, Dialium hexasepalum, Dialium holtzii, Dialium kasaiense, Dialium latifolium, Dialium orientale, Dialium pachyphyllum, Dialium pentandrum, Dialium pobeguinii, Dialium poggei, Dialium polyanthum, Dialium reygaerti, Dialium schlechteri, Dialium tessmannii, Dialium guianense, Dialium ovoideum, Dialium madagascariense, Dialium occidentale, Dialium unifoliolatum, Dialium cochinchinense, Dialium indum, Dialium platysepalum, Dialium travancoricum, Dialium hydnocarpoides, Dialium kunstleri, Dialium lopense, Dialium rondoniense, Dialium hexaestaminatum, Dialium congestum, Dialium zenkeri, Dialium heterophyllum,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Dialium bipindense Harms: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.