Status:
valid
Authors:
Thoth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot.50: 52 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204477
Common Names
- Dalbergia prainii
- Prain's Dalbergia
- Prain's Rosewood
Description
Dalbergia prainii (also called Indian Rosewood, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree, native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a dense, rounded crown and a short, crooked trunk. Its leaves are pinnate, with leaflets arranged in pairs along the midrib. The flowers are small and white, and the fruits are round, black, and fleshy. It prefers dry, open habitats and is often found in scrub and dry deciduous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dalbergia prainii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a green manure crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dalbergia prainii is white in color, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dalbergia prainii is a deciduous shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. Cuttings can also be taken in summer.
Where to Find Dalbergia prainii
Dalbergia prainii is found in India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
Dalbergia prainii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dalbergia prainii?
Dalbergia prainii
What is the common name of Dalbergia prainii?
Prain's Rosewood
What is the family of Dalbergia prainii?
Fabaceae
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