Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glaucocarpa
ID:
196835

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bosser & R.Rabev

Source:
ildis

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia18: 182 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000196164



Common Names

  • Glaucocarpa Rosewood
  • Glaucocarpa Dalbergia
  • Dalbergia Glaucocarpa


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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dalbergia glaucocarpa 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 glaucocarpa is a tropical tree native to Madagascar. It is a fast-growing species, reaching heights of up to 20 meters. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. Seedlings should be transplanted when they reach a height of 15-20 cm.

Where to Find Dalbergia glaucocarpa

Dalbergia glaucocarpa 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 glaucocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalbergia glaucocarpa?

Dalbergia glaucocarpa

What is the family of Dalbergia glaucocarpa?

Fabaceae

What is the native range of Dalbergia glaucocarpa?

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