Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coromandeliana
ID:
205111

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prain

Source:
ildis

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist.70: 60 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204440



Common Names

  • Dalbergia coromandeliana
  • Coromandelian Dalbergia
  • Coromandelian Rosewood


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Description

Dalbergia coromandeliana (also called East Indian Rosewood, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the family Fabaceae. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and dry deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dalbergia coromandeliana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a green manure crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dalbergia coromandeliana has yellow flowers with a sweet smell. The seed is a small, dark brown bean-like pod with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalbergia coromandeliana can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by cuttings. The cuttings should be taken in early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Dalbergia coromandeliana

Dalbergia coromandeliana can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and tropical Africa.

Dalbergia coromandeliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalbergia coromandeliana?

Dalbergia coromandeliana

What is the common name of Dalbergia coromandeliana?

Coromandelian Dalbergia

What is the family of Dalbergia coromandeliana?

Fabaceae

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