Status:
valid
Authors:
L. ex B.D.Jacks.
Source:
tro
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Index Linn. Herb. 67 (1912), nomen.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001053861
Common Names
- Dalbergia amerimmon
- Amerimmon's Dalbergia
- Amerimmon Dalbergia
Description
Dalbergia amerimmon (also called Amerimmon Rosewood, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Southeast Asia, typically found in dry, open woodlands and savannas. It has a woody stem and is covered in small, leathery leaves. The flowers are small and white, and the seed pods are long and thin.
Uses & Benefits
Dalbergia amerimmon is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant and as a source of timber for furniture and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dalbergia amerimmon is white or pink, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, hard, brown bean-like structure. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dalbergia amerimmon is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 12 feet in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. When propagating from cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from new growth and placed in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until the roots form.
Where to Find Dalbergia amerimmon
Dalbergia amerimmon is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
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