Dialium pachyphyllum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.53: 468 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000166755
Common Names
- Thick-leaved Dialium
- Thick-leaf Dialium
- Thick-leaved Velvet Tamarind
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- Dialium gossweileri Baker f. [valid]
- Dialium yambataense Vermoesen [valid]
- Dialium macranthum A.Chev. [valid]
Description
Dialium pachyphyllum (also called Thick-leaved Velvet Tamarind, among many other common names) is a tree species native to Central Africa. It has a spreading crown and a short trunk. It grows in lowland rainforest and secondary forest, at elevations of up to 600 m.
Uses & Benefits
Dialium pachyphyllum is used as a source of timber and fuelwood in tropical regions. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, malaria, and other illnesses.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dialium pachyphyllum is a small, white, papilionaceous flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.
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Dialium pachyphyllum 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 pachyphyllum
Dialium pachyphyllum is native to Southeast Asia. It can be found in lowland forests, usually in the shade of larger trees.
Dialium pachyphyllum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dialium pachyphyllum?
Dialium pachyphyllum
What is the common name of Dialium pachyphyllum?
African Tamarind
What type of plant is Dialium pachyphyllum?
Tree
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 pachyphyllum Harms: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.