Dialium schlechteri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.26: 276 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000166850
Common Names
- Schlechter's Dialium
- Schlechter's Velvet Tamarind
- Schlechter's Velvetpod
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- Andradia arborea Sim [valid]
Description
Dialium schlechteri (also called D. schlechteri, 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 schlechteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The wood of the tree is used to make furniture and tools. It is also used as a windbreak and hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dialium schlechteri is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dialium schlechteri is a tropical tree native to Africa. It is a fast-growing species that can reach heights of up to 30 meters. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. Germination can take up to several weeks.
Where to Find Dialium schlechteri
Dialium schlechteri is native to Africa and can be found in the countries of Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Dialium schlechteri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dialium schlechteri?
Dialium schlechteri
What is the common name of Dialium schlechteri?
Schlechter's Dialium
What is the natural habitat of Dialium schlechteri?
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
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Dialium schlechteri Harms: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.