Dialium hydnocarpoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
de Wit
Source:
ildis
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Blumea7: 320 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205613
Common Names
- Dialium hydnocarpoides
- False Tamarind
- Wild Tamarind
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- Dialium praetermissum de Wit [valid]
Description
Dialium hydnocarpoides (also called Watery Dialium, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 4 meters in height. It is native to India and is found in the dry deciduous forests. It is an evergreen tree with yellow flowers and long, flat pods.
Uses & Benefits
Dialium hydnocarpoides is used as a timber tree for furniture and construction. It is also used for fuelwood and charcoal production. The leaves are used as fodder for livestock and the bark is used for tanning leather.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dialium hydnocarpoides is a yellow-green color with a small, round shape. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.
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Dialium hydnocarpoides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be grown in full sun and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Dialium hydnocarpoides
Dialium hydnocarpoides is native to Southeast Asia and is found in Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Dialium hydnocarpoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dialium hydnocarpoides?
Dialium hydnocarpoides
What is the common name of Dialium hydnocarpoides?
Hedgehog Dialium
What is the family of Dialium hydnocarpoides?
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
Hendrik de Wit (1909-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Wit' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Dialium hydnocarpoides de Wit: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.