Status:
valid
Authors:
Rudd
Source:
ildis
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Phytologia27: 305 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164335
Common Names
- Simpson's Dalbergia
- Dalbergia Simpsonii
- Simpson Dalbergia
Description
Dalbergia simpsonii (also called Dalbergia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has a thick, woody stem and small, yellow flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, scrublands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Dalbergia simpsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It has been used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dalbergia simpsonii are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dalbergia simpsonii is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. The seed should be sown in a shallow furrow and lightly covered with soil. Once the seedlings are established, they should be thinned to about 8-10 inches apart.
Where to Find Dalbergia simpsonii
Dalbergia simpsonii is native to Mexico and can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of the country.
Dalbergia simpsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dalbergia simpsonii?
Dalbergia simpsonii
What is the common name of Dalbergia simpsonii?
Simpson's Dalbergia
What is the natural habitat of Dalbergia simpsonii?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
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