308 observationsLeast Concern
Detarium microcarpum
Detarium microcarpum
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Fabales ›Family: Fabaceae ›Genus: Detarium
About
Detarium microcarpum (Bambara: Ntamajalan), commonly known as sweet detar, sweet dattock or tallow tree, is an under-utilized tree legume that grows naturally in the drier regions of West and Central Africa. It is a multipurpose species, with a wide range of uses due to its medicinal properties, edible fruit (eaten raw, cooked or made into flour with many uses of its own) and hardwood used as fuel-wood. Its many uses make it a valuable and appreciated...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Detarium microcarpum is Detarium microcarpum.
- The Detarium microcarpum has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Detarium microcarpum belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Detarium microcarpum belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Detarium microcarpum belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Detarium microcarpum belongs to the order Fabales.
- Detarium microcarpum belongs to the family Fabaceae.
- Detarium microcarpum belongs to the genus Detarium.