Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
foliosa
ID:
1034992

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) T.S.Ralph

Source:
tro

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Icon. Carpolog.: 22 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001034330



Common Names

  • Dalbergia foliosa
  • Foliosa Dalbergia
  • Foliosa Dalbergia Plant


Searching for Dalbergia foliosa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Dalbergia foliosa (also called Brazilian Rosewood, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a medium-sized tree with pinnate leaves and white flowers. It is native to Brazil and is found in dry deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dalbergia foliosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dalbergia foliosa is yellow and tubular, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with two oval-shaped cotyledons and a single stem.

Searching for Dalbergia foliosa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Dalbergia foliosa is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. The seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and lightly covered with soil. Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Dalbergia foliosa

Dalbergia foliosa is native to the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

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