Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crispa
ID:
172668

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hepper

Source:
ildis

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.11: 132 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000171997



Common Names

  • Dalbergia Crispa
  • Crisped Rosewood
  • Crisped Dalbergia


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Description

Dalbergia crispa (also called Curly Dalbergia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Caribbean and Central America. It typically grows in dry forests and savannas, and can reach up to 5 meters in height.

Uses & Benefits

Dalbergia crispa is used as a source of timber for furniture and construction. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dalbergia crispa is a small, yellow-green, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalbergia crispa is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in early summer. It is best to sow the seed in a cold frame and then transplant the seedlings into their permanent positions in autumn.

Where to Find Dalbergia crispa

Dalbergia crispa can be found in the southwestern United States, specifically in Arizona, California, and New Mexico.

Dalbergia crispa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalbergia crispa?

Dalbergia crispa

What is the common name of Dalbergia crispa?

Crisp Rosewood

What is the natural habitat of Dalbergia crispa?

Tropical forests of South and Central 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