Dialium indum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1771
Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl.2: 24 (1771)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199437
Common Names
- Dialium Indum
- Indum Dialium
- Indum Velvet Tamarind
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- Dialium indum laurinum (Baker) Rojo [unknown]
Description
Dialium indum (also called Tamarindo, among many other common names) is a species of legume in the Fabaceae family. It is a deciduous tree with a rounded crown and a short trunk. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests, riverine forests, and wooded savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Dialium indum is used as an ornamental plant and for timber production.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Dialium indum var. bursa (de Wit) Rojo ex P.J.A.Kessler & SidiyasaDialium indum var. indum
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dialium indum is a yellowish-white color and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is a small, black, bean-like structure with a pointed end. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and two small, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dialium indum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It can also be propagated by layering.
Where to Find Dialium indum
Dialium indum is native to tropical Africa and can be found in deciduous forests, woodlands, and savannas.
Dialium indum FAQ
What is the common name of Dialium indum?
Indian Dialium
What is the habitat of Dialium indum?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
What are the uses of Dialium indum?
The wood of Dialium indum is used for making furniture, musical instruments, and other wood products.
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 Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Dialium indum L.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.