Dalbergia
Dalbergia
Dalbergia (pronunciation: /dælˈbɜːrdʒiə/) is a large genus of small to medium-size trees, shrubs and lianas in the pea family, Fabaceae. The genus has a wide distribution, native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, Africa, Madagascar and southern Asia.
Etymology
The genus name Dalbergia is named in honor of the Swedish botanist brothers Carl Gustav and Johan Dalberg. The term is derived from the Greek words dalos meaning "visible" and bergia meaning "mountain", referring to the prominent position of these plants in their native habitats.
Description
Dalbergia species are known for their hard, often attractively figured timber, which is used in the construction of fine furniture and musical instruments. The most famous of these is the Indian Rosewood, Dalbergia sissoo, which is prized for its beautiful dark wood.
Related Terms
- Fabaceae: The pea family, to which Dalbergia belongs.
- Lianas: Long-stemmed, woody vines that are rooted in the soil at ground level and use trees to climb to the canopy to get access to well-lit areas of the forest.
- Indian Rosewood: A species of Dalbergia native to the Indian subcontinent and Southern Iran.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dalbergia
- Wikipedia's article - Dalbergia
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