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Dalbergia latifolia

Black Rosewood, Blackwood
Other regional names: Bombay Blackwood +5 more
  • Bombay Blackwood
  • East Indian Rosewood
  • Indian Blackwood
  • Indian Rosewood
  • Indonesian Rosewood
  • Malabar Rosewood
Also known as: Amerimnon javanicum (Miq.) Kuntze +2 more
  • Amerimnon javanicum (Miq.) Kuntze
  • Dalbergia emarginata Roxb.
  • Dalbergia javanica Miq.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Fabaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.

Naturally occurring in Tropical Asia, Dalbergia latifolia (commonly known as Black Rosewood or Blackwood) is a tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Andaman Is., Bangladesh, East Himalaya, India, Jawa, Nepal, West Himalaya

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Borneo, Kenya, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Queensland, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Tanzania, Uganda

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