Dialium cochinchinense - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pierre
Source:
ildis
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Fl. Forest. Cochinch.: t. 384 A (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199436
Common Names
- Dialium Cochinchinense
- Cochinchinense Dialium
- Cochinchinense Velvet Tamarind
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dialium cochinchinense (also called Chinese Dialium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to China, India, and Vietnam. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, and on rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Dialium cochinchinense is used as an ornamental plant and for timber production.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dialium cochinchinense is a white to yellowish-white color and is about 3 cm in diameter. The seed is a large, flattened, brown, bean-like structure with a pointed end. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and two small, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dialium cochinchinense is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It can also be propagated by layering.
Where to Find Dialium cochinchinense
Dialium cochinchinense is native to Vietnam.
Dialium cochinchinense FAQ
What is the common name of Dialium cochinchinense?
Cochinchina Dialium
What is the habitat of Dialium cochinchinense?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam.
What are the uses of Dialium cochinchinense?
The wood of Dialium cochinchinense is used for making furniture, musical instruments, and other wood products.
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
Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Dialium cochinchinense Pierre: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.