Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amazonica
ID:
194258

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Radlk.) Ducke

Source:
ildis

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Legum. Amaz. Bras.: 122 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193587



Common Names

  • Amazonica Rosewood
  • Amazonica Dalbergia
  • Dalbergia Amazonica


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Synonyms

  • Dalbergia nephrocarpa Ducke [valid]
  • Hecastophyllum amazonicum Radlk. [valid]
  • Dalbergia hygrophila nephrocarpa (Ducke) Hoehne [valid]
  • Ecastaphyllum monetaria sensu Benth., p.p. [deprecated]
  • Ecastaphyllum amazonicum Radlk. ex Köpff [unknown]

Description

Dalbergia amazonica (also called Amazon Rosewood, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the family Fabaceae. It is native to the Amazon basin in South America and can be found in tropical rainforest habitats. It is a medium-sized tree with a height of up to 20 meters and a trunk diameter of up to 60 cm. The leaves are pinnate and the flowers are white or yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Dalbergia amazonica is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food flavoring and as a dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, white, and fragrant. Seed: Small, black, and round. Seedlings: Have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalbergia amazonica is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 10 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a well-draining medium such as sand or perlite. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Dalbergia amazonica

Dalbergia amazonica is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America. It can be found in tropical rainforest areas in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Dalbergia amazonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalbergia amazonica?

Dalbergia amazonica

What is the common name of Dalbergia amazonica?

Amazonian Dalbergia

Where is Dalbergia amazonica native to?

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

References

Adolpho Ducke (1876-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ducke' in the authors string.
Ludwig Radlkofer (1829-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radlk.' in the authors string.