Status:
valid
Authors:
Polhill
Source:
ildis
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.23: 483 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000172041
Common Names
- Eremicola Dalbergia
- Eremicola Dalbergia
- Eremicola Dalbergia
Description
Dalbergia eremicola (also called Desert Rosewood, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows to a height of 1.5 meters and has yellow-green stems and leaves. Its flowers are small and yellow, and it grows in dry, sandy soils in open, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dalbergia eremicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dalbergia eremicola has small, white flowers with yellow centers and are about 1/4 inch in diameter. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dalbergia eremicola is a perennial plant native to the United States. It is found in dry, open woods, prairies, and savannas. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Dalbergia eremicola
Dalbergia eremicola is found in the Chihuahuan Desert of Texas and northern Mexico.
Dalbergia eremicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dalbergia eremicola?
Dalbergia eremicola
What is the common name of Dalbergia eremicola?
Desert Rosewood
Where is Dalbergia eremicola found?
Dalbergia eremicola is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico
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