Dialium pentandrum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Louis ex Steyaert
Source:
ildis
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique84: 41 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000166777
Common Names
- Five-veined Dialium
- Five-veined Velvet Tamarind
- Five-veined Dialium Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dialium pentandrum (also called Five-petalled Velvet Tamarind, among many other common names) is a tree species native to Central Africa. It has a spreading crown and a short trunk. It grows in lowland rainforest and secondary forest, at elevations of up to 600 m.
Uses & Benefits
Dialium pentandrum is used as a shade tree and for its edible fruits.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dialium pentandrum has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dialium pentandrum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Dialium pentandrum
Dialium pentandrum can be found in tropical forests in Central and South America.
Dialium pentandrum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dialium pentandrum?
Dialium pentandrum
What is the common name of Dialium pentandrum?
Five-petalled Dialium
What type of plant is Dialium pentandrum?
Tree
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
René Léopold Alix Ghislain Jules Steyaert (1905-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyaert' in the authors string.
Jean Laurent Prosper Louis (1903-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Louis' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Dialium pentandrum Louis ex Steyaert: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.