Status:
valid
Authors:
Hepper
Source:
ildis
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.11: 133 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000172436
Common Names
- Dalbergia rugosa
- Rugose Ground Finch
- Rugose Finch
Description
Dalbergia rugosa (also called Rugose 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 rugosa is used as a source of timber for furniture and construction, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dalbergia rugosa is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dalbergia rugosa is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant in shape.
Where to Find Dalbergia rugosa
Dalbergia rugosa is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical deciduous forests and semi-deciduous forests.
Dalbergia rugosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dalbergia rugosa?
Dalbergia rugosa
What is the common name of Dalbergia rugosa?
Rugosa Rosewood
What is the natural habitat of Dalbergia rugosa?
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