Dialium tessmannii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.45: 303 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000166869
Common Names
- Dialium tessmannii
- Tessmann's Dialium
- Tessmann's Velvet Tamarind
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- Dialium mayumbense Baker f. [valid]
Description
Dialium tessmannii (also called D. tessmannii, 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 tessmannii is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves can be used as a natural insect repellent. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dialium tessmannii are small, white, and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dialium tessmannii 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 tessmannii
Dialium tessmannii is native to Africa and can be found in the countries of Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Dialium tessmannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dialium tessmannii?
Dialium tessmannii
What is the common name of Dialium tessmannii?
Tessmann's Dialium
What is the natural habitat of Dialium tessmannii?
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 tessmannii Harms: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.