Status:
valid
Authors:
E.C.Sousa
Source:
ildis
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Trab. Centro Bot. Junta Invest. Ultramar1(9): 17 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000171964
Common Names
- Carrington's Rosewood
- Carrington's Dalbergia
- Carrington's Locust
Description
Dalbergia carringtoniana (also called Carrington's Dalbergia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a woody stem and grows in dry, rocky soils in desert scrub, grasslands, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Dalbergia carringtoniana is used as a source of timber for furniture and construction. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dalbergia carringtoniana is a small, purple, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dalbergia carringtoniana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soils, from sandy to clay. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It is best to water the plant regularly, but not to overwater it. Fertilize the plant in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Dalbergia carringtoniana
Dalbergia carringtoniana is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Dalbergia carringtoniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dalbergia carringtoniana?
Dalbergia carringtoniana
What is the family of Dalbergia carringtoniana?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Dalbergia carringtoniana?
Carrington's Dalbergia
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