Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dennst.) Prain
Source:
ildis
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist.70: 49 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194807
Common Names
- Candenat's Dalbergia
- Candenat Dalbergia
- Candenat's
Synonyms
- Cassia candenatensis Dennst. [valid]
- Dalbergia monosperma Dalzell [valid]
- Dalbergia torta Graham [unknown]
- Dalbergia torta A.Gray [valid]
- Drepanocarpus monospermus (Dalzell) Kurz [valid]
- Amerimnon tortum (Graham ex A.Gray) Kuntze [valid]
- Dalbergia torta Graham ex Prain [illegitimate]
Description
Dalbergia candenatensis (also called Candena Rosewood, among many other common names) is a species of tree native to Brazil. It grows up to 25 m tall and has small, white flowers. It is found in tropical forests and in moist, humid areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dalbergia candenatensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat digestive disorders, fever, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: small, white, in clusters of 2-3. Seed: small, black, flattened. Seedlings: have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dalbergia candenatensis is a fast-growing, deciduous shrub that can reach up to 3m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seedbed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be semi-hardwood.
Where to Find Dalbergia candenatensis
Dalbergia candenatensis can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Dalbergia candenatensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dalbergia candenatensis?
Dalbergia candenatensis
What is the common name of Dalbergia candenatensis?
Candenat's Rosewood
What is the habitat of Dalbergia candenatensis?
It is found in dry, rocky areas, grasslands, and open woodlands
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