Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Don
Source:
ildis
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist.2: 375 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000171710
Common Names
- Afzelian Dalbergia
- Afzelian Rosewood
- Afzelian Dalbergia Wood
Synonyms
- Dalbergia macrocarpa Burtt Davy [invalid]
- Dalbergia afzelii Baker [valid]
- Amerimnon afzelii (Baker) Kuntze [valid]
- Dalbergia afzeliana parvifolia Cronquist [unknown]
Description
Dalbergia afzeliana (also called Afzelia Rosewood, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the western United States. It grows in dry open woodlands and grasslands. It has small, oval leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Dalbergia afzeliana is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and antiseptic properties. It is also used as a food additive and as a thickening agent in food products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dalbergia afzeliana are small and yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds of this plant are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dalbergia afzeliana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require adequate sunlight and warm temperatures.
Where to Find Dalbergia afzeliana
Dalbergia afzeliana is found in the dry grasslands of the western United States and Canada.
Dalbergia afzeliana FAQ
What are the common names of Dalbergia afzeliana?
Common names of Dalbergia afzeliana include Afzelius' rosewood and Afzelius' dalbergia.
What is the habitat of Dalbergia afzeliana?
Dalbergia afzeliana is found in dry, open grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas in the western United States.
What is the flowering period of Dalbergia afzeliana?
Dalbergia afzeliana typically flowers from April to June.
Species in the Dalbergia genus
Dalbergia simpsonii,
Dalbergia acuta,
Dalbergia calderonii,
Dalbergia calycina,
Dalbergia catingicola,
Dalbergia cearensis,
Dalbergia chontalensis,
Dalbergia congestiflora,
Dalbergia debilis,
Dalbergia enneaphylla,
Dalbergia ernest-ulei,
Dalbergia frutescens,
Dalbergia glabra,
Dalbergia glandulosa,
Dalbergia glaziovii,
Dalbergia glomerata,
Dalbergia gracilis,
Dalbergia granadillo,
Dalbergia hiemalis,
Dalbergia inundata,
Dalbergia iquitosensis,
Dalbergia lateriflora,
Dalbergia melanocardium,
Dalbergia monophylla,
Dalbergia nitida,
Dalbergia retusa,
Dalbergia sampaioana,
Dalbergia stevensonii,
Dalbergia subcymosa,
Dalbergia tucurensis,
Dalbergia foliolosa,
Dalbergia glaucescens,
Dalbergia miscolobium,
Dalbergia nigra,
Dalbergia riparia,
Dalbergia villosa,
Dalbergia acariaeantha,
Dalbergia acutifoliolata,
Dalbergia adamii,
Dalbergia afzeliana,
Dalbergia ajudana,
Dalbergia albiflora,
Dalbergia altissima,
Dalbergia arbutifolia,
Dalbergia boehmii,
Dalbergia cibix,
Dalbergia tabascana,
Dalbergia obovata,
Dalbergia bracteolata,
Dalbergia carringtoniana,
Species in the Fabaceae family