Dalbergia latifolia (Black Rosewood)

Dalbergia latifolia (Black Rosewood) with tiny white flowers and green oval leaves on branch.
Dalbergia latifolia (Black Rosewood) stems carry numerous clusters of tiny white flowers among oval green leaves.

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

Large tree taller than 20 ftSmall tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Large or medium tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 20 ft or more
Full sunSemi-shadeShadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade; shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; large gardens
Deciduous plantFoliage: Deciduous
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The sharply defined sapwood is yellowish or pale yellowish-white, often with a purplish tinge. Heartwood varies in color from rose to dark-brown with darker purple-black lines or deep purple with black lines. The darker streaks impart an attractive figure to the timber. The wood is fragrant, very hard and difficult to work because of its high density. It is used for plywood, agricultural, and musical instruments, skis, carvings, boats, floorings, etc.

The species is planted as a shade tree in coffee plantations and on roadsides.

Similar plants: Dalbergia latifolia (Black Rosewood)


Image gallery: 6 images
Dalbergia latifolia (Black Rosewood) white flower clusters on branch with large green oval leaves
Dalbergia latifolia (Black Rosewood) with small white flower clusters emerging near broad green leaf foliage
Dalbergia latifolia (Black Rosewood) with tiny white flowers in a close up branch.
Dalbergia latifolia (Black Rosewood) branch with small white flowers growing in a cluster formation.
Dalbergia latifolia (Black Rosewood) brown fruit pods with green leaves close up plant
Dalbergia latifolia (Black Rosewood) brown fruit pods hang among oval green leaves on the branch
Dalbergia latifolia (Black Rosewood) close up with small white flower clusters on thin branches
Dalbergia latifolia (Black Rosewood) with dense clusters of tiny white flowers and round green leaves
Dalbergia latifolia (Black Rosewood) with smooth green leaves hanging on a slender tree branch
Dalbergia latifolia (Black Rosewood) displays rounded green foliage attached to a thin, flexible woody stem.
Dalbergia latifolia (Black Rosewood) tree with many light green fruit hanging from thin branch
Dalbergia latifolia (Black Rosewood) tree loaded with flat light green fruit hanging in heavy clusters


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