Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
volubilis
ID:
200684

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Pl. Coromandel2: 48 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200013

Common Names

  • Volubilis Rosewood
  • Dalbergia
  • Rosewood

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Synonyms

  • Dalbergia volubilis cuspidigera Hoehne [unknown]
  • Dalbergia volubilis volubilis [unknown]
  • Dalbergia confertiflora Benth., p.p. [deprecated]
  • Amerimnon volubile (Roxb.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Dalbergia volubilis assamica Thoth. [valid]

Description

Dalbergia volubilis (also called Climbing Rosewood, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree, typically growing to a height of 10-15 m. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dalbergia volubilis is used for making furniture and musical instruments, as well as for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dalbergia volubilis are white or pale pink, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalbergia volubilis can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained seedbed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be treated with a rooting hormone and placed in a warm, humid environment. Once rooted, the cuttings should be potted up and grown in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Dalbergia volubilis

Dalbergia volubilis is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Dalbergia volubilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalbergia volubilis?

Dalbergia volubilis

What is the common name of Dalbergia volubilis?

Twining Dalbergia

What is the habitat of Dalbergia volubilis?

Dry, rocky slopes

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