Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Linares & M.Sousa
Source:
tro
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Ceiba48: 65 (2007 publ. 2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001286028
Common Names
- Dalbergia modesta
- Modesta Dalbergia
- Modesta Rosewood
Description
Dalbergia modesta (also called Modest Rosewood, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Central and South America. It is a medium-sized tree with a rounded crown and a short trunk. The leaves are alternate, pinnate, and glabrous. The flowers are small and yellow. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dalbergia modesta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of edible oil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dalbergia modesta has small, yellowish-green flowers, which are followed by small, dark brown seeds. Seedlings are slender and have two, erect leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dalbergia modesta is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by layering. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Dalbergia modesta
Dalbergia modesta is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in dry grasslands and along streams.
Dalbergia modesta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dalbergia modesta?
Dalbergia modesta
What is the common name of Dalbergia modesta?
Modest Dalbergia
What is the natural habitat of Dalbergia modesta?
Dry, rocky slopes in Mexico
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