Dalbergia gossweileri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker f.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
J. Bot.66(Suppl. 1): 125 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000172125
Common Names
- Gossweiler's Rosewood
- African Rosewood
- Cabinda Rosewood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dalbergia gossweileri (also called Gossweiler's 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 gossweileri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for making furniture and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dalbergia gossweileri is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dalbergia gossweileri is a perennial shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Division of established plants can also be done in early spring.
Where to Find Dalbergia gossweileri
Dalbergia gossweileri can be found in the southwestern United States, in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.
Dalbergia gossweileri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dalbergia gossweileri?
Dalbergia gossweileri
What is the common name of Dalbergia gossweileri?
Gossweiler's Rosewood
What is the natural habitat of Dalbergia gossweileri?
Tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America
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
References
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Dalbergia gossweileri Baker f.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.