Dialium ovoideum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Thwaites
Source:
ildis
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Zeyl.: 97 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186538
Common Names
- Dialium Ovoideum
- Ovoid Dialium
- Ovoid Velvet Tamarind
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dialium ovoideum (also called Ovoid Dialium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the pea family Fabaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, where it is found in a variety of habitats, from open grasslands to woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Dialium ovoideum is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dialium ovoideum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dialium ovoideum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.
Where to Find Dialium ovoideum
Dialium ovoideum is native to India and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas such as roadsides and cultivated fields.
Dialium ovoideum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dialium ovoideum?
Dialium ovoideum
What are the common names of Dialium ovoideum?
African locust bean, African tamarind, and wild tamarind
What is the native range of Dialium ovoideum?
West and Central Africa
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
George Henry Kendrick Thwaites (1812-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thwaites' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Dialium ovoideum Thwaites: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.