Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wattii
ID:
205184

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
ildis

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot.25: 17 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204513



Common Names

  • Dalbergia wattii
  • Dalbergia
  • Wattii


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Description

Dalbergia wattii (also called Watt's Rosewood, among many other common names) is a small, deciduous tree with a height of up to 8 meters. It is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in moist, sandy soils, along roadsides and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Dalbergia wattii is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of essential oils. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dalbergia wattii is yellow 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalbergia wattii is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is a small, deciduous tree growing to a height of 10–15 m. Propagation is by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, sunny position and watered regularly.

Where to Find Dalbergia wattii

Dalbergia wattii is found in India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.

Dalbergia wattii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalbergia wattii?

Dalbergia wattii

What is the common name of Dalbergia wattii?

Indian Rosewood

What is the natural habitat of Dalbergia wattii?

Dry deciduous forests

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