Biology:Dialium orientale

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Short description: Species of legume

Dialium orientale
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Dialium
Species:
D. orientale
Binomial name
Dialium orientale
Baker.f.

Dialium orientale is a species of plant in the family Fabaceae.It is found in Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania. The fruit of this tree is a popular snack in Kenya and known as pepeta. It is threatened by habitat loss.

References

  1. ↑ Gereau, R.E.; Kabuye, C.; Kalema, J.; Kamau, P.; Kindeketa, W.; Luke, W.R.Q.; Lyaruu, H.V.M.; Malombe, I. et al. (2022). "Dialium orientale". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2022. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-1.RLTS.T33467A2836773.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/33467/2836773. Retrieved 21 December 2025. 

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Wikidata ☰ Q5270569 entry