Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Don
Source:
ildis
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist.2: 375 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000172425
Common Names
- Dalbergia
- Rosewood
- African Blackwood
Synonyms
- Dalbergia pubescens Hook.f. [valid]
- Dalbergia kisantuensis De Wild. & T.Durand [valid]
- Dalbergia lagosana Harms [valid]
- Amerimnon pubescens (Hook.f.) Kuntze [illegitimate]
Description
Dalbergia rufa (also called Red Dalbergia, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree native to North America. It has a dense, spreading crown and grows up to 5 m tall. Its leaves are small and bipinnate, and its flowers are yellow. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Dalbergia rufa is used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a medicinal plant to treat fever and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dalbergia rufa flowers are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dalbergia rufa is a slow-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 30 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Dalbergia rufa
Dalbergia rufa is native to South America, and can be found in countries such as Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Dalbergia rufa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dalbergia rufa?
Dalbergia rufa
What is the common name of Dalbergia rufa?
Rufa Rosewood
What is the natural habitat of Dalbergia rufa?
Tropical rainforests 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