Dalbergia latifolia (Black Rosewood) - Image 5

Botanical names: Dalbergia latifolia, Dalbergia emarginata

Common names: Black Rosewood, Blackwood Tree, East Indian Rosewood, Indian Blackwood, Indian Rosewood, Malabar Rosewood

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Faboideae

Origin: India

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge tree taller than 20 ftSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeShadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWhite, off-white flowersDeciduous plantEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.
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