Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dialoides
ID:
1034991

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pierre) Niyomdham

Source:
tro

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia18: 141 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001034329

Common Names

  • Dalbergia dialoides
  • Dialoides Dalbergia
  • Dialoides Dalbergia Plant

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Description

Dalbergia dialoides (also called Indian Rosewood, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a medium-sized tree with pinnate leaves and white flowers. It is native to India and is found in dry deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dalbergia dialoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dalbergia dialoides is yellow and tubular, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with two oval-shaped cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalbergia dialoides is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. The seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and lightly covered with soil. Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Dalbergia dialoides

Dalbergia dialoides is native to the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

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

Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.
Chawalit Niyomdham (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Niyomdham' in the authors string.