Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subcymosa
ID:
169701

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ducke

Source:
ildis

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro3: 144 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169030

Common Names

  • Cocobolo
  • Bolivian Rosewood
  • Subcymose Rosewood

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Synonyms

  • Ecastaphyllum pubescens DC. [valid]

Description

Dalbergia subcymosa (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 subcymosa 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 subcymosa 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 subcymosa 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 subcymosa

Dalbergia subcymosa is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

Dalbergia subcymosa FAQ

What is the common name of Dalbergia subcymosa?

Subcymose rosewood

What is the natural habitat of Dalbergia subcymosa?

It is native to the Atlantic rainforest in Brazil

What is the wood of Dalbergia subcymosa 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