Status:
valid
Authors:
Donn.Sm.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz.46: 111 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169031
Common Names
- Tucurensis Rosewood
- Cocobolo
- Bolivian Rosewood
Synonyms
- Dalbergia variabilis cubilquitzensis Donn.Sm. [valid]
- Dalbergia cubilquitzensis (Donn.Sm.) Pittier [valid]
- Dalbergia calderonii molinae Rudd [valid]
Description
Dalbergia tucurensis (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 tucurensis 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 tucurensis 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 tucurensis can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.
Where to Find Dalbergia tucurensis
Dalbergia tucurensis is found in dry forests in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz in Mexico.
Dalbergia tucurensis FAQ
What is the common name of Dalbergia tucurensis?
Tucurensis rosewood
What is the natural habitat of Dalbergia tucurensis?
It is native to the Atlantic rainforest in Brazil
What is the wood of Dalbergia tucurensis 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