Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
florifera
ID:
172753

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Congo Belge, Bot., sér. 5, 1: 146 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000172082



Common Names

  • Dalbergia Florifera
  • Flowering Dalbergia
  • Flowering Dalbergia Bush


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Synonyms

  • Dalbergia glaucifolia De Wild. [valid]
  • Dalbergia florifera obscura De Wild. [valid]
  • Dalbergia glaucescens De Wild. [illegitimate]

Description

Dalbergia florifera (also called Flowering Rosewood, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Central America and Mexico. It grows in dry and rocky habitats, and has small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Dalbergia florifera 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 florifera is a small, white, fragrant flower. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalbergia florifera can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Dalbergia florifera

Dalbergia florifera is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in open areas, such as deserts and grasslands.

Dalbergia florifera FAQ

What type of soil does Dalbergia florifera prefer?

Dalbergia florifera prefers sandy, well-drained soil.

What is the optimal temperature for Dalbergia florifera?

Dalbergia florifera prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

How much sunlight does Dalbergia florifera need?

Dalbergia florifera prefers full sun to partial shade.

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