Dialium excelsum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Louis ex Steyaert
Source:
ildis
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique84: 38 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000166629
Common Names
- Dialium excelsum
- Excelsum Tree
- Excelsum Tamarind
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dialium excelsum (also called 'Large-fruited Tamarind', among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub, usually growing up to 10 meters tall. It is native to Central America and South America, and is usually found in tropical and subtropical dry forests and tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dialium excelsum is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to tropical Africa and is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for shade in coffee plantations.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dialium excelsum is a white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dialium excelsum is a fast-growing tree that is native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Dialium excelsum
Dialium excelsum is native to tropical regions of Africa, India, and Sri Lanka. It can be found in dry and moist deciduous forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Dialium excelsum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dialium excelsum?
Dialium excelsum
What is the common name of Dialium excelsum?
Tall dialium
What is the natural habitat of Dialium excelsum?
Dialium excelsum is native to tropical Africa and India
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
René Léopold Alix Ghislain Jules Steyaert (1905-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyaert' in the authors string.
Jean Laurent Prosper Louis (1903-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Louis' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Dialium excelsum Louis ex Steyaert: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.