Dialium kunstleri - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Prain
Source:
ildis
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist.66: 168 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205623
Common Names
- Dialium kunstleri
- Kunstler's Dialium
- Kunstler's Tamarind
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dialium kunstleri (also called Kunstler's Dialium, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 4 meters in height. It is native to India and is found in the dry deciduous forests. It is an evergreen tree with yellow flowers and long, flat pods.
Uses & Benefits
Dialium kunstleri is used as a timber tree for furniture and construction. It is also used for fuelwood and charcoal production. The leaves are used as fodder for livestock and the bark is used for tanning leather.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Dialium kunstleri var. trifoliolatum (de Wit) RojoDialium kunstleri var. kunstleri
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dialium kunstleri is a yellow-green color with a small, round shape. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.
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Dialium kunstleri can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be grown in full sun and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Dialium kunstleri
Dialium kunstleri is native to Southeast Asia and is found in Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Dialium kunstleri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dialium kunstleri?
Dialium kunstleri
What is the common name of Dialium kunstleri?
Dialium
What is the family of Dialium kunstleri?
Fabaceae
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
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Dialium kunstleri Prain: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.