Dialium poggei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.53: 468 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000166808
Common Names
- Pogge's Dialium
- Pogge's Tamarind
- Pogge's Velvet Tamarind
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dialium poggei (also called Pogge'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 poggei is used for timber, firewood, and fodder for livestock. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dialium poggei has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with two or three leaflets and a thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dialium poggei 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 poggei
Dialium poggei can be found in tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Dialium poggei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dialium poggei?
Dialium poggei
What is the common name of Dialium poggei?
Pogge's Dialium
What type of plant is Dialium poggei?
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 poggei Harms: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.