Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
occulta
ID:
637745

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bosser & R.Rabev.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Adansonia, sér. 3, 27: 215 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000637077



Common Names

  • Dalbergia occulta
  • Occult Dalbergia
  • Occult Rosewood


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Description

Dalbergia occulta (also called Occult Rosewood, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It is found in dry deciduous forests, dry evergreen forests, and scrub forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dalbergia occulta is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental in gardens. It has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. The plant is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak. It is drought-tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dalbergia occulta has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalbergia occulta can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. When propagating by division, separate the plant into several sections and replant them in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Dalbergia occulta

Dalbergia occulta can be found in Africa, particularly in the Congo Basin.

Dalbergia occulta FAQ

What is the common name of Dalbergia occulta?

Occult Rosewood

What is the natural habitat of Dalbergia occulta?

Tropical rainforest

What is the scientific classification of Dalbergia occulta?

Kingdom: Plantae, Order: Fabales, Family: Fabaceae, Genus: Dalbergia, Species: D. occulta

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

Raymond Rabevohitra (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Rabev.' in the authors string.
Jean Marie Bosser (1922-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bosser' in the authors string.