Dialium holtzii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.49: 427 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000166711
Common Names
- Dialium holtzii
- African Tamarind
- Holtz's Tamarind
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- Dialium mossambicense Steyaert [valid]
Description
Dialium holtzii (also called 'Holtz's 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 holtzii 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 holtzii 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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Dialium holtzii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Dialium holtzii
Dialium holtzii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Dialium holtzii FAQ
What is the common name of Dialium holtzii?
Holtz's Dialium
What is the scientific name of Holtz's Dialium?
Dialium holtzii
What is the habitat of Holtz's Dialium?
It is found in moist, sandy soils in tropical and subtropical forests
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 holtzii Harms: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.