Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sampaioana
ID:
169699

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuhlm. & Hoehne

Source:
ildis

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Arq. Bot. Estado São Paulo, n.s., f.m., 1(1): 28 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169028

Common Names

  • Sampaio Rosewood
  • Cocobolo
  • Bolivian Rosewood

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Description

Dalbergia sampaioana (also called Brazilian Kingwood, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree with a straight trunk and a rounded crown. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical rainforests, dry forests, and seasonally flooded forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dalbergia sampaioana is used for making furniture, musical instruments, and decorative items. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dalbergia sampaioana 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 sampaioana 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 sampaioana

Dalbergia sampaioana is native to Brazil and can be found in the tropical rainforest regions of the Amazon basin.

Dalbergia sampaioana FAQ

What is the common name of Dalbergia sampaioana?

Sampaio's rosewood

What is the natural habitat of Dalbergia sampaioana?

It is native to the Atlantic rainforest in Brazil

What is the wood of Dalbergia sampaioana used for?

The wood is used for furniture, musical instruments, and decorative items

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

João Geraldo Kuhlmann (1882-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuhlm.' in the authors string.
Frederico Carlos Hoehne (1882-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoehne' in the authors string.