Dialium madagascariense - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill. ex Drake
Source:
ildis
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
A.Grandidier, Hist. Phys. Madagascar30: 95 (1902 publ. 1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195759
Common Names
- Madagascar Dialium
- Madagascar Velvet Tamarind
- Madagascar Tamarind
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- Dialium madagascariense madagascariense [unknown]
Description
Dialium madagascariense (also called Madagascar dialium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree native to Madagascar. It has a spreading crown and a short trunk, and its leaves are pinnate. It grows in dry deciduous forests and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Dialium madagascariense is a popular ornamental plant, often used in landscaping and as a hedge. Its wood is used for fuel and construction, and its bark is used for tanning leather.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dialium madagascariense has small, yellowish-white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and about 1 mm long. The seedlings have two oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dialium madagascariense is a shrub or small tree native to Madagascar. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a warm, humid environment. Once established, it should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.
Where to Find Dialium madagascariense
Dialium madagascariense is found in Madagascar.
Dialium madagascariense FAQ
What are the common names of Dialium madagascariense?
The common names of Dialium madagascariense are the African Mahogany, Madagascar Mahogany, and Red Mahogany.
What is the growth rate of Dialium madagascariense?
The growth rate of Dialium madagascariense is slow to moderate.
What is the lifespan of Dialium madagascariense?
The lifespan of Dialium madagascariense is up to 10 years.
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
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Emmanuel Drake del Castillo (1855-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Drake' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Dialium madagascariense Baill. ex Drake: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.