Dialium dinklagei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.26: 275 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000166552
Common Names
- Dinklage Dialium
- African Dialium
- Dialium dinklagei
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- Dialium staudtii Harms [valid]
- Dialium klainei Pierre ex Harms [valid]
- Dialium klainei Pierre ex De Wild. [illegitimate]
Description
Dialium dinklagei (also called Dinklage's Dialium, among many other common names) is a large tree native to South America. It has a straight trunk and its leaves are large, leathery, and dark green. It is found in moist, lowland forests and along streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Dialium dinklagei is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and dysentery. It is also used as a source of wood for construction and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dialium dinklagei is a small, white, fragrant flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard-shelled seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.
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Dialium dinklagei is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 25 m in height. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone. The cuttings should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.
Where to Find Dialium dinklagei
Dialium dinklagei is found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Dialium dinklagei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dialium dinklagei?
Dialium dinklagei
What is the common name of Dialium dinklagei?
Dialium
What is the family of Dialium dinklagei?
Fabaceae
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 dinklagei Harms: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.