Dialium zenkeri - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.30: 86 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000166887
Common Names
- Zenker's Dialium
- Zenker Dialium
- Zenker's Velvet Tamarind
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- Dialium densiflorum Harms [unknown]
- Dialium soyauxii Harms [unknown]
- Dialium acuminatum De Wild. [unknown]
- Dialium laurentii De Wild. [unknown]
- Dialium pierrei De Wild. [unknown]
Description
Dialium zenkeri (also called D. zenkeri, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 10 meters tall. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is found in tropical dry forests, tropical moist forests, and tropical wet forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dialium zenkeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and to provide shade.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dialium zenkeri is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dialium zenkeri is a tropical tree native to Africa. It is a fast-growing species that can reach heights of up to 30 meters. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. Germination can take up to several weeks.
Where to Find Dialium zenkeri
Dialium zenkeri is native to Africa and can be found in tropical climates.
Dialium zenkeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dialium zenkeri?
Dialium zenkeri
What type of plant is Dialium zenkeri?
Tree
Where is Dialium zenkeri native to?
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
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:492369-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Dialium zenkeri Harms: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.