Dialium platysepalum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
ildis
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
J.D.Hooker, Fl. Brit. India2: 270 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199442
Common Names
- Dialium Platysepalum
- Platysepalum Dialium
- Platysepalum Velvet Tamarind
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- Dialium kingii Prain [valid]
- Dialium maingayi Baker [valid]
- Dialium ambiguum Prain [valid]
- Dialium wallichii (Baker) Prain [valid]
- Dialium havilandii Ridl. [valid]
- Dialium triste de Wit [valid]
- Dialium platysepalum wallichii Baker [unknown]
Description
Dialium platysepalum (also called Platysepalum, 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 platysepalum is used as an ornamental plant and for timber production.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dialium platysepalum 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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Dialium platysepalum is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 20 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Dialium platysepalum
Dialium platysepalum is native to tropical Africa and can be found in lowland rainforests.
Dialium platysepalum FAQ
What is the common name of Dialium platysepalum?
Broad-sepaled Dialium
What is the habitat of Dialium platysepalum?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam.
What are the uses of Dialium platysepalum?
The wood of Dialium platysepalum 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
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Dialium platysepalum Baker: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.