Dalbergia peguensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Thoth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot.50: 55 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199995
Common Names
- Pegu Rosewood
- Dalbergia
- Rosewood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dalbergia peguensis (also called Pegu Rosewood, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree, typically growing to a height of 10-15 m. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dalbergia peguensis is used for making furniture and musical instruments, as well as for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dalbergia peguensis are white or pale pink, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dalbergia peguensis 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 peguensis
Dalbergia peguensis is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Dalbergia peguensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dalbergia peguensis?
Dalbergia peguensis
What is the common name of Dalbergia peguensis?
Pegu Dalbergia
What is the habitat of Dalbergia peguensis?
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
References
K. Thothathri (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thoth.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Dalbergia peguensis Thoth.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.