Dialium lopense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Breteler
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg.63: 201 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000642791
Common Names
- Dialium lopense
- Lopense Tamarind
- African Tamarind
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dialium lopense (also called African Tamarind, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to tropical Africa. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 15 m in height. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and obovate-lanceolate. It is found in woodlands, savannas, and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Dialium lopense is used as a shade tree in coffee plantations and as a windbreak. It is also used as an ornamental tree for its attractive flowers and fruits.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dialium lopense is a white to yellowish-white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dialium lopense is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 32 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seed tray. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Dialium lopense
Dialium lopense is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Dialium lopense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dialium lopense?
Dialium lopense
What type of plant is Dialium lopense?
Tree
What is the hardiness zone of Dialium lopense?
9-11
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
Franciscus Jozef Breteler (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Breteler' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:980501-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Dialium lopense Breteler: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.