Status:
valid
Authors:
Bourd.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Indian Forester30: 243 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000203433
Common Names
- Dialium travancoricum
- Travancoricum Dialium
- Dialium Travancoricum
Description
Dialium travancoricum (also called Travancore Dialium, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to India and Southeast Asia. It has yellow flowers and grows to a height of 3-4 feet. It is found in tropical and subtropical areas, and prefers dry, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Dialium travancoricum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, boils, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dialium travancoricum has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, slender seed pod. The seedlings have a pair of leaves with a pointed tip and a thin stem. The seeds are small and black.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dialium travancoricum is a tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, sandy soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be grown in containers or in the ground. To propagate from seed, sow in spring or early summer in a sunny location. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in late spring or early summer and place in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Dialium travancoricum
Dialium travancoricum is native to India and can be found in dry deciduous forests, scrub forests, and wastelands.
Dialium travancoricum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dialium travancoricum?
Dialium travancoricum
What is the common name of Dialium travancoricum?
Travancore Dialium
What is the natural habitat of Dialium travancoricum?
Dry deciduous forests
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