Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
194214

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.M.Carvalho

Source:
ildis

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Brittonia49: 95 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193543



Common Names

  • Elegant Rosewood
  • Dalbergia Elegans
  • Elegant Dalbergia


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Description

Dalbergia elegans (also called Elegant rosewood, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to South America. It grows to a height of up to 10 meters and has a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in savannas and dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dalbergia elegans 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

The flower of Dalbergia elegans is a small, yellow, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalbergia elegans is a hardy, evergreen tree native to Brazil. It can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Dalbergia elegans requires little maintenance and can tolerate dry periods.

Where to Find Dalbergia elegans

Dalbergia elegans is native to South America and is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Dalbergia elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalbergia elegans?

Dalbergia elegans

What is the common name of Dalbergia elegans?

Elegant Rosewood

What is the natural habitat of Dalbergia elegans?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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