Dialium unifoliolatum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Capuron
Source:
ildis
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Adansonia, n.s., 8: 214 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195766
Common Names
- Unifoliolate Dialium
- Unifoliolate Velvet Tamarind
- Unifoliolate Tamarind
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- Dialium unifoliolatum unifoliolatum [unknown]
Description
Dialium unifoliolatum (also called Unifoliolate dialium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree native to Madagascar. It has a spreading crown and a short trunk, and its leaves are pinnate. It grows in dry deciduous forests and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Dialium unifoliolatum is a popular ornamental plant, often used in landscaping and as a hedge. Its wood is used for fuel and construction, and its bark is used for tanning leather.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dialium unifoliolatum has small, yellowish-white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and about 1 mm long. The seedlings have two oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dialium unifoliolatum is a shrub or small tree native to Madagascar. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a warm, humid environment. Once established, it should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.
Where to Find Dialium unifoliolatum
Dialium unifoliolatum is found in West Africa.
Dialium unifoliolatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dialium unifoliolatum?
Dialium unifoliolatum
What is the common name of Dialium unifoliolatum?
One-leaved Dialium
Where is Dialium unifoliolatum native to?
Madagascar
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
René Paul Raymond Capuron (1921-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Capuron' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Dialium unifoliolatum Capuron: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.