Status:
valid
Authors:
Ducke
Source:
ildis
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro3: 145 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000182636
Common Names
- Dalbergia atropurpurea
- Purple Rosewood
- Indian Rosewood
Synonyms
- Dalbergia glauca (Desv.) Amshoff [illegitimate]
- Ecastaphyllum glaucum Desv. [unknown]
- Drepanocarpus falcatus Miq. [unknown]
- Ecastaphyllum foliosum Benth. [unknown]
- Dalbergia foliosa (Benth.) A.M.Carvalho [illegitimate]
Description
Dalbergia atropurpurea (also called Purple Dalbergia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It has purple flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dalbergia atropurpurea is a popular ornamental plant that is used to add color and texture to gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dalbergia atropurpurea has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of compound leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dalbergia atropurpurea is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central America and is cultivated for its edible fruits. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings and layering can also be used.
Where to Find Dalbergia atropurpurea
Dalbergia atropurpurea is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Dalbergia atropurpurea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dalbergia atropurpurea?
Dalbergia atropurpurea
What is the common name of Dalbergia atropurpurea?
Mexican palo blanco
What is the growth habit of Dalbergia atropurpurea?
It is a small, deciduous tree or shrub with a spreading crown.
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