Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
malabarica
ID:
205128

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prain

Source:
ildis

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist.70: 48 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204457

Common Names

  • Dalbergia malabarica
  • Malabar Dalbergia
  • Malabar Rosewood

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Synonyms

  • Dalbergia tamarindifolia pubescens Baker [unknown]

Description

Dalbergia malabarica (also called Malabar Rosewood, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the family Fabaceae. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and dry deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dalbergia malabarica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a green manure crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dalbergia malabarica is white in color, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalbergia malabarica can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by cuttings. The cuttings should be taken in early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Dalbergia malabarica

Dalbergia malabarica is found in India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.

Dalbergia malabarica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalbergia malabarica?

Dalbergia malabarica

What is the common name of Dalbergia malabarica?

Malabar Dalbergia

What is the family of Dalbergia malabarica?

Fabaceae

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