Dalbergia congensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker f.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
J. Bot.66(Suppl. 1): 125 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000171986
Common Names
- Congo Dalbergia
- Congo Dalbergia Flower
- Congo Dalbergia Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dalbergia congensis (also called Congo Dalbergia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Caribbean and Central America. It typically grows in dry forests and savannas, and can reach up to 5 meters in height.
Uses & Benefits
Dalbergia congensis 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 congensis is a small, yellow-green, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dalbergia congensis is a perennial plant native to the United States. It is found in dry, open woods, prairies, and savannas. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Dalbergia congensis
Dalbergia congensis can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia.
Dalbergia congensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dalbergia congensis?
Dalbergia congensis
What is the common name of Dalbergia congensis?
Congo dalbergia
What is the natural habitat of Dalbergia congensis?
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
References
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Dalbergia congensis Baker f.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.