Status:
valid
Authors:
Prain
Source:
ildis
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist.70: 64 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205919
Common Names
- Beccari's Dalbergia
- Dalbergia
- Indian Rosewood
Synonyms
- Dalbergia insularis Pulle [valid]
- Dalbergia novo-guineense Merr. & L.M.Perry [unknown]
- Ormocarpum scandens Teijsm. ex Prain [invalid]
- Dalbergia palauensis Hosok. [valid]
- Dalbergia novoguineensis Merr. & L.M.Perry [valid]
Description
Dalbergia beccarii (also called 'Beccari's Rosewood', among many other common names) is a tree that is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It grows in open forests, scrublands, and grasslands. It has white flowers and long, narrow leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Dalbergia beccarii is used as an ornamental plant, for shade, for soil stabilization, and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dalbergia beccarii has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dalbergia beccarii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take a 6-inch cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Dalbergia beccarii
Dalbergia beccarii is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and is often cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Dalbergia beccarii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dalbergia beccarii?
Dalbergia beccarii
What is the common name of Dalbergia beccarii?
Beccari's Rosewood
Where does Dalbergia beccarii grow?
Dalbergia beccarii is native to the Philippines
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