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Velvet Tamarind (Dialium guineense)

Dialium guineense, the Velvet Tamarind, is a tropical African tree with edible, sweet-tart fruits and medicinal uses.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun for optimal growth and fruiting, but tolerates partial shade.

Watering

Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid waterlogging.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Tolerates a range of soil types but prefers loamy or sandy loam.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is between 20-30°C. Protect from frost.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season. Reduce in winter.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun for optimal growth and fruiting, but tolerates partial shade.

At least 6 hours of direct sunlight

Water

Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid waterlogging.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Tolerates a range of soil types but prefers loamy or sandy loam.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is between 20-30°C. Protect from frost.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season. Reduce in winter.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Tree

Plant Category

Fruit, Medicinal

Plant Place Type

Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

10-20 m

Spread

5-10 m

Growth Rate

Slow to Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Compound

Flower Size

0.5-1 cm

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Synonyms
Codarium acutifolium Afzel.
Codarium discolor DC.
Codarium nitidum Sol. ex Vahl
Codarium obtusifolium Afzel.
Codarium solanderi Vahl
Dialium anomalum Webb
Dialium discolor Hook.f.
Dialium nitidum (Sol. ex Vahl) Guill. & Perr.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderFabales
  • familyFabaceae
  • genusDialium
  • speciesDialium guineense
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

Yes

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