Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
ildis
Year:
1871
Citation Micro:
D.Oliver & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Trop. Afr.2: 234 (1871)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000171899
Common Names
- Dalbergia Bracteolata
- Yellow-Flowered Dalbergia
- Yellow Dalbergia
Synonyms
- Dalbergia goetzei Harms [valid]
- Dalbergia richardii Baill. [valid]
- Dalbergia grandidieri Baill. [valid]
- Amerimnon bracteolatum (Baker) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Dalbergia bracteolata (also called Bracteolate Rosewood, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Mexico and Central America. It grows to a height of 4-10 meters and has a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. It is found in dry, rocky soils in open woods, thickets, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Dalbergia bracteolata is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin disorders. It is also used in making furniture and decorative items.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dalbergia bracteolata has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dalbergia bracteolata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods require a warm, humid environment and bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Dalbergia bracteolata
Dalbergia bracteolata is found in the southwestern United States, primarily in Arizona and New Mexico.
Dalbergia bracteolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dalbergia bracteolata?
Dalbergia bracteolata
What is the common name of Dalbergia bracteolata?
Bracted dalbergia
What is the natural habitat of Dalbergia bracteolata?
It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico
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