Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) P.L.R.Moraes & L.P.Queiroz
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa41: 46 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425478
Description
Dalbergia ovalis (also called Oval Dalbergia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white, tubular flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in open woodlands, scrublands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Dalbergia ovalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dalbergia ovalis has small, yellowish-green flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dalbergia ovalis is an evergreen shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location.
Where to Find Dalbergia ovalis
Dalbergia ovalis is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests.
Dalbergia ovalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dalbergia ovalis?
Dalbergia ovalis
What is the common name of Dalbergia ovalis?
Oval-leaved Dalbergia
What is the family of Dalbergia ovalis?
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