Dialium guineense - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Willd.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1796
Citation Micro:
Arch. Bot.1(1): 31 (1796)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000166689
Common Names
- Guinea Dialium
- African Velvet Bean
- African Dialium
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- Dialium guianense Steud. [unknown]
- Codarium acutifolium Afzel. [valid]
- Codarium discolor DC. [valid]
- Codarium nitidum Sol. ex Vahl [valid]
- Codarium obtusifolium Afzel. [valid]
- Dialium anomalum Webb [valid]
- Dialium discolor Hook.f. [valid]
- Dialium nitidum (Sol. ex Vahl) Guill. & Perr. [valid]
- Codarium solandri Vahl [valid]
Description
Dialium guineense (also called 'Guinea 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 guineense 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 guineense 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 guineense 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 guineense
Dialium guineense is native to Africa and can be found in moist forests.
Dialium guineense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dialium guineense?
Dialium guineense
What is the common name of Dialium guineense?
Guinea Velvet Tamarind
What is the natural habitat of Dialium guineense?
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
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Dialium guineense Willd.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.