Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Trop. Woods12: 4 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169029
Common Names
- Stevenson's Rosewood
- Cocobolo
- Bolivian Rosewood
Description
Dalbergia stevensonii (also called Cocobolo, 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 stevensonii 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 stevensonii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dalbergia stevensonii 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 stevensonii
Dalbergia stevensonii is native to Mexico and can be found in the tropical deciduous forests of the region.
Dalbergia stevensonii FAQ
What is the common name of Dalbergia stevensonii?
Stevenson's rosewood
What is the natural habitat of Dalbergia stevensonii?
It is native to the Atlantic rainforest in Brazil
What is the wood of Dalbergia stevensonii 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