Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
greveana
ID:
196836

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris1: 436 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000196165



Common Names

  • Greveana Rosewood
  • Greveana Dalbergia
  • Dalbergia Greveana


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Synonyms

  • Dalbergia ambongoensis Baill. [valid]
  • Dalbergia myriabotrys Baker [valid]
  • Dalbergia eurybothrya Drake [valid]
  • Dalbergia perrieri Jum. [illegitimate]
  • Dalbergia ikopensis Jum. [valid]
  • Dalbergia isaloensis R.Vig. [valid]

Description

Dalbergia greveana (also called Greve's 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 greveana 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 greveana 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 greveana is a tropical tree native to Madagascar. It is a slow-growing species, reaching heights of up to 10 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 10-15 cm.

Where to Find Dalbergia greveana

Dalbergia greveana 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 greveana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalbergia greveana?

Dalbergia greveana

What is the family of Dalbergia greveana?

Fabaceae

What is the native range of Dalbergia greveana?

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