Dialium graciliflorum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.53: 467 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000166678
Common Names
- Graceful Dialium
- Slender Dialium
- Graceful Velvet Bean
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dialium graciliflorum (also called 'Graceful-flowered Dialium', 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 graciliflorum is used as an ornamental tree in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful white flower and is often used as a shade tree. It can also be used for woodworking and furniture making.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dialium graciliflorum has white, fragrant flowers that bloom in late summer and early fall. The seeds are small and black and are contained in a flat, papery pod. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with compound leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dialium graciliflorum 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 graciliflorum
Dialium graciliflorum is native to the Congo. It can be found in moist, well-drained soils in areas with partial shade.
Dialium graciliflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dialium graciliflorum?
Dialium graciliflorum
What is the common name of Dialium graciliflorum?
Gracile-Flowered Velvet Tamarind
What is the natural habitat of Dialium graciliflorum?
Tropical rainforests in Africa
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 graciliflorum Harms: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.