Status:
valid
Authors:
Pittier
Source:
ildis
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Venez. Ci. Nat.8: 261 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169000
Common Names
- Dalbergia enneaphylla
- Cocobolo Rosewood
- Nine Leaf Rosewood
Description
Dalbergia enneaphylla (also called Brazilian rosewood, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the family Fabaceae. It is native to South America, where it is found in Brazil. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dalbergia enneaphylla is used as a timber for construction, furniture, and tools. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, diarrhea, and dysentery.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dalbergia enneaphylla is a small, white or yellowish-white, fragrant flower. The seed is a small, flat, brown, and round shaped seed. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a dark green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dalbergia enneaphylla is a medium-sized tree native to tropical Africa. It is widely cultivated as an ornamental tree in tropical and subtropical regions. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Germination usually takes place within a few weeks.
Where to Find Dalbergia enneaphylla
Dalbergia enneaphylla is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.
Dalbergia enneaphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dalbergia enneaphylla?
Dalbergia enneaphylla
What is the common name of Dalbergia enneaphylla?
Enneaphylla Ironwood
What is the natural habitat of Dalbergia enneaphylla?
Tropical dry forests
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