Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
villosa
ID:
171136

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot.4(Suppl.): 38 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170465

Common Names

  • Velvet Rosewood
  • Cocobolo Rojo
  • Cocobolo Morado

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Synonyms

  • Miscolobium villosum Benth. [valid]
  • Amerimnon villosum Kuntze [valid]

Description

Dalbergia villosa (also called Hairy Dalbergia, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 3 meters tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in dry forests and scrublands. It has oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Dalbergia villosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a windbreak, for erosion control, and as a soil stabilizer.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dalbergia villosa var. barretoana (Hoehne) A.M.Carvalho
Dalbergia villosa var. villosa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dalbergia villosa has small, yellowish-white flowers, with a single seed in each pod. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalbergia villosa is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Dalbergia villosa

Dalbergia villosa is native to South America and can be found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Dalbergia villosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalbergia villosa?

Dalbergia villosa

What is the common name of Dalbergia villosa?

Hairy Bean

Where is Dalbergia villosa found?

Dalbergia villosa is found in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean

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