Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lour.) Prain
Source:
ildis
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Ann. Roy. Bot. Gard. (Calcutta)10: 48 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197286
Common Names
- Dalbergia pinnata
- Indian Rosewood
- Sonokeling
Synonyms
- Derris pinnata Lour. [valid]
- Amerimnon pinnatum (Lour.) Kuntze [valid]
- Dalbergia rufa Graham [unknown]
Description
Dalbergia pinnata (also called Pinnate Rosewood, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to China and Vietnam. It grows to a height of 15-20 m, with a trunk diameter of up to 1 m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade, and is hardy to USDA zones 8-10.
Uses & Benefits
Dalbergia pinnata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Dalbergia pinnata var. acaciifolia (Dalzell) Thoth.
Dalbergia pinnata var. pinnata
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dalbergia pinnata is a small white or yellow flower with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green with serrated leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dalbergia pinnata is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of up to 8 feet. It has a spreading habit and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Dalbergia pinnata
Dalbergia pinnata is native to the tropical forests of East Asia. It can be found in the wild in countries such as China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan.
Dalbergia pinnata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dalbergia pinnata?
Dalbergia pinnata
What is the common name of Dalbergia pinnata?
Pinnate Rosewood
Where is Dalbergia pinnata native to?
India
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