Status:
valid
Authors:
Kurz
Source:
ildis
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist.42: 70 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199991
Common Names
- Glomeriflora Rosewood
- Dalbergia
- Rosewood
Synonyms
- Dalbergia lacei Prain [valid]
- Dalbergia ovata glomeriflora (Kurz) Thoth. [valid]
- Amerimnon glomeriflorum (Kurz) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Dalbergia glomeriflora (also called Glomerate Dalbergia, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Central and South America. It has a rounded crown, and its leaves are pinnate with 4-7 leaflets. It is found in tropical forests and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Dalbergia glomeriflora is used for its timber, which is used to make furniture and for construction. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dalbergia glomeriflora are white or pale pink, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dalbergia glomeriflora can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained seedbed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be treated with a rooting hormone and placed in a warm, humid environment. Once rooted, the cuttings should be potted up and grown in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Dalbergia glomeriflora
Dalbergia glomeriflora is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Dalbergia glomeriflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dalbergia glomeriflora?
Dalbergia glomeriflora
What is the common name of Dalbergia glomeriflora?
Clustered-flowered Dalbergia
What is the habitat of Dalbergia glomeriflora?
Dry, rocky slopes
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