Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
frutescens
ID:
169674

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vell.) Britton

Source:
ildis

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club16: 324 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169003

Common Names

  • Dalbergia frutescens
  • Brazilian Rosewood
  • Rio Rosewood

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Synonyms

  • Dalbergia variabilis Vogel [valid]
  • Dalbergia variabilis bahiensis Hoehne [unknown]
  • Dalbergia frutescens frutescens [unknown]
  • Pterocarpus frutescens Vell. [valid]
  • Triptolemea glabra Benth. [unknown]
  • Triptolemea latifolia Benth. [unknown]
  • Triptolemea montana Benth. [unknown]
  • Triptolemea ovata Benth. [unknown]
  • Triptolemea pauciflora Benth. [unknown]
  • Triptolemea platycarpa Benth. [unknown]
  • Dalbergia frutescens tomentosa (Vogel) Benth. [unknown]
  • Dalbergia tomentosa Vogel [unknown]
  • Semeionotis floribunda Schott [valid]
  • Amerimnon frutescens Kuntze [valid]
  • Triptolemea montana Mart. [invalid]
  • Dalbergia variabilis tomentosa (Vogel) Benth. [valid]
  • Dalbergia variabilis intermedia Hassl. [valid]
  • Trioptolemea ovata Mart. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Trioptolemea glabra Benth. [unknown]
  • Trioptolemea latifolia Benth. [unknown]
  • Trioptolemea pauciflora Mart. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Trioptolemea platycarpa Benth. [unknown]
  • Trioptolemea montana Mart. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Trioptolemea pubescens Benth. [unknown]

Description

Dalbergia frutescens (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 frutescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of timber for furniture and musical instruments. The wood is highly valued for its durability and strength.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dalbergia frutescens has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalbergia frutescens 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 frutescens

Dalbergia frutescens is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.

Dalbergia frutescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalbergia frutescens?

Dalbergia frutescens

What is the common name of Dalbergia frutescens?

Frutescens Ironwood

What is the natural habitat of Dalbergia frutescens?

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