Dialium hexasepalum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.53: 470 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000166700
Common Names
- Dialium hexasepalum
- African Tamarind
- Six-sepal Tamarind
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dialium hexasepalum (also called 'Six-sepaled 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 hexasepalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife. It is a source of food for birds and other animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dialium hexasepalum has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dialium hexasepalum 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 hexasepalum
Dialium hexasepalum is native to the tropical rainforest of Central and South America. It can be found in the understory of the rainforest, usually in the shade of larger trees.
Dialium hexasepalum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dialium hexasepalum?
Dialium hexasepalum
What is the common name of Dialium hexasepalum?
Hexasepalum Velvet Tamarind
What is the natural habitat of Dialium hexasepalum?
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 hexasepalum Harms: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.