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Dalbergia latifolia (synonym Dalbergia emarginata) is a premier timber species, also known as the Indian rosewood (Tamil / தமிழ்: Eetti / ஈட்டி) (Telugu / తెలుగు: Irugudu/ ఇరుగుడు). It is native to low-elevation tropical monsoon forests of south east India.
Learn about the botanical, ecological and cultural aspects of Dalbergia latifolia, a deciduous tree native to India and Southeast Asia. Find out its common names, flowering and fruiting time, propagation techniques, uses and conservation status.
- Equisetopsida C. Agardh
- Fabales
- Plantae
- Tracheophyta
Learn about the properties, uses, and sustainability of East Indian Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia), a hardwood species from India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia. See photos, endgrain, and related species of Dalbergia rosewoods.
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Dalbergia is a large genus of small to medium-size trees, shrubs and lianas in the pea family, Fabaceae, subfamily Faboideae. It was recently assigned to the informal monophyletic Dalbergia clade (or tribe): the Dalbergieae.
Jan 28, 2023 · Learn about the history, characteristics, distribution, uses, and cultivation of Blackwood trees, also known as Indian Rosewood or Sri Lankan Rosewood. These trees are native to Southeast Asia and have dark, richly colored wood that is highly valued for its durability and resistance to decay.
Nov 30, 2021 · A review of the taxonomy, distribution, morphology, regeneration, and wood quality of Dalbergia latifolia, a highly valued and endangered timber species. The article also discusses the trade, alternative species, and conservation options for this rosewood, which is widely used in the guitar industry.
Genus Dalbergia is named in honour of Swedish brothers Nicholas Dalberg and Carl Gustav. The former is a physician and botanist while the latter explored the West Indies. Species latifolia is from the Latin word "latiflorus" which means with broad leaves.
