Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glaberrima
ID:
196832

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bosser & R.Rabev

Source:
ildis

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia18: 175 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000196161



Common Names

  • Glaberrima Rosewood
  • Glaberrima Dalbergia
  • Dalbergia Glaberrima


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Description

Dalbergia glaberrima (also called Smooth Rosewood, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree native to Madagascar. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is found in tropical forests and dry deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dalbergia glaberrima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dalbergia glaberrima sub. ankaranensis Bosser & R.Rabev
Dalbergia glaberrima sub. glaberrima

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dalbergia glaberrima are white or pinkish in color and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small and round and are usually black or dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalbergia glaberrima is an evergreen tree native to Madagascar. It can reach up to 25 m in height. Propagation is by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Germination usually takes place within 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Dalbergia glaberrima

Dalbergia glaberrima is native to tropical Africa and can be found in the tropical forests of Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Togo, and Uganda.

Dalbergia glaberrima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalbergia glaberrima?

Dalbergia glaberrima

What is the family of Dalbergia glaberrima?

Fabaceae

What is the native range of Dalbergia glaberrima?

Madagascar

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