Dialium polyanthum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.53: 469 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000166818
Common Names
- Polyanthum Dialium
- Dialium polyanthum
- Polyanthum dialium tree
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- Dialium aubrevillei Pellegr. [unknown]
- Dialium corbisieri Staner [valid]
Description
Dialium polyanthum (also called Many-flowered 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 polyanthum is used for its timber, which is used for construction, furniture, and fuel. It is also used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and for its edible fruits.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dialium polyanthum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dialium polyanthum is a tropical tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to maintain a desired size and shape.
Where to Find Dialium polyanthum
Dialium polyanthum can be found in tropical forests in Central and South America.
Dialium polyanthum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dialium polyanthum?
Dialium polyanthum
What is the common name of Dialium polyanthum?
Many-flowered Dialium
What type of plant is Dialium polyanthum?
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 polyanthum Harms: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.