Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alata
ID:
187581

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vogel

Source:
ildis

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Linnaea11: 383 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186910

Common Names

  • Dipteryx alata
  • Winged Dipteryx
  • Dipteryx

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Synonyms

  • Coumarouna alata Taub. [valid]
  • Dipteryx pteropus Mart. [invalid]
  • Dipteryx pterota Mart. ex Benth. [valid]
  • Cumaruna alata (Vogel) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Dipteryx alata (also called Winged bean, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Africa. It has yellow flowers and can grow up to 10 m in height. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and bushland, and is also found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Dipteryx alata is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive yellow flowers. It can also be used as a windbreak, as a source of food for livestock, and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dipteryx alata has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dipteryx alata is a small, deciduous shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or from cuttings taken in early summer. The cuttings should be about 6 inches long and should be planted in a mixture of sand and peat moss. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm location until they have rooted. They can then be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Dipteryx alata

Dipteryx alata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be found in moist deciduous forests, evergreen forests, and dry open woodlands.

Dipteryx alata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dipteryx alata?

Dipteryx alata

What is the common name of Dipteryx alata?

Winged Dipteryx

What is the family of Dipteryx alata?

Fabaceae

Species in the Fabaceae family