Dialium reygaerti - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
De Wild.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles7: 265 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000166841
Common Names
- Dialium
- Reygaert's Dialium
- Reygaert's Velvet Tamarind
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dialium reygaerti (also called D. reygaerti, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 10 meters tall. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is found in tropical dry forests, tropical moist forests, and tropical wet forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dialium reygaerti is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant tree that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for timber, fuel, and as a windbreak. Its flowers are a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dialium reygaerti is a yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dialium reygaerti 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 reygaerti
Dialium reygaerti is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela.
Dialium reygaerti FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dialium reygaerti?
Dialium reygaerti
What is the common name of Dialium reygaerti?
Reygaert's Dialium
What is the natural habitat of Dialium reygaerti?
Tropical forests of Central America
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
Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Dialium reygaertii De Wild.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.