Dialium — 24 species
Botanical species in the genus Dialium recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Dialium aubrevillei
Dialium aubrevillei
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the moist lowland tropics, where it is found at elevations below 500 metres. It prefers regions with a mean annual rainfall around 1,500 - 2,000mm. Prefers base-poor, acid soils.
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Dialium cochinchinense
Dialium cochinchinense
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the lowland tropics, where it is found at elevations up to 800 metres. Prefers a well-drained soil. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen.
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Dialium dinklagei
Dialium dinklagei
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Although many species within the family Fabaceae have a symbiotic relationship with soil bacteria, this species is said to be devoid of such a relationship and therefore does not fix atmospheric nitrogen.
Full cultivation guide →Dialium englerianum
Dialium englerianum
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Grows wild in deep, sandy soils. Although many species within the family Fabaceae have a symbiotic relationship with soil bacteria, this species is said to be devoid of such a relationship and therefore does not fix atmospheric nitrogen.
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Dialium guianense
Dialium guianense
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Grows best in a sunny position. Established trees are drought tolerant. The fruit is produced in such abundance that it often covers the ground beneath the trees.
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Dialium guineense
Dialium guineense
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the drier areas of the tropics, where it is found at elevations up to 1,000 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 21 - 25°c, but can tolerate 15 - 30°c. It prefers a mean annual rainfall in the range 900 - 1,800mm, but tolerates 800 - 2,600mm.
Full cultivation guide →Dialium holtzii
Dialium holtzii
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
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Dialium indum
Dialium indum
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
A plant of hot, wet, tropical climates. The tree is well adapted to tropical regions, especially in monsoon areas where the soil is well drained. The tree seems to tolerate good as well as poor soil.
Full cultivation guide →Dialium kunstleri
Dialium kunstleri
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
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Dialium orientale
Dialium orientale
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
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Dialium ovoideum
Dialium ovoideum
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
A tree of the moist tropics. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
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Dialium pachyphyllum
Dialium pachyphyllum
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Although many species within the family Fabaceae have a symbiotic relationship with soil bacteria, this species is said to be devoid of such a relationship and therefore does not fix atmospheric nitrogen.
Full cultivation guide →Dialium platysepalum
Dialium platysepalum
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
The plant can flower all year round. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
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Dialium procerum
Dialium procerum
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
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