Dialium pobeguinii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pellegr.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France88: 449 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000166788
Common Names
- Pobeguin's Dialium
- Pobeguin's Tamarind
- Pobeguinii Dialium
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- Dialium ovatum Hutch. & Dalziel [invalid]
Description
Dialium pobeguinii (also called Pobeguin's 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 pobeguinii is used as a shade tree and for its edible fruits.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dialium pobeguinii has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.
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Dialium pobeguinii 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 pobeguinii
Dialium pobeguinii can be found in tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Dialium pobeguinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dialium pobeguinii?
Dialium pobeguinii
What is the common name of Dialium pobeguinii?
Pobeguin's Dialium
What type of plant is Dialium pobeguinii?
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
François Pellegrin (1881-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pellegr.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Dialium pobeguinii Pellegr.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.