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Dalbergia oliveri
Family Name: | Fabaceae (Leguminosae) |
Synonyms: | Dalbergia duperreana, Dalbergia dongaiensis |
Common Name: | Tamalan Tree, Black Rosewood |
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Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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Plant Growth Form | Tree |
Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
Native Distribution | Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam |
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Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | Large tree, able to grow up to about 20 - 30 m tall. |
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Crown | Crown is open and spreading with slight droopy branches. |
Trunk | Girth size can reach up to 50 - 60 cm wide. |
Stems | Green feather-like imparipinnate leaves, alternate arrangement, each leaf consist of 13 - 17 oval leaflets about 3 - 5 cm long and 1 - 2 cm wide. |
Flowers | Small whitish-purple flowers in an inflorescence, flower buds turning from purple to pink and then to white upon blooming and aging. |
Fruit | Fruit is a brown flat pod, containing 1 - 2 seeds. |
Similar | Can be found in dense evergreen and semi-deciduous forests. |
Etymology | Genus Dalbergia is named after 2 brothers - Carl Gustav Dalberg (1753 - 1775), a Swedish planter and botanical collector for Linnaeus, and Nils E. Dalberg, a Swedish botanist and physician. Species olivieri is named after Antoine Olivier (1756 - 1814), a French collector on Mount Elwend. |
Ethnobotanical Uses | Timber & Products: The wood is prized for making high quality furniture and cabinets. Cultural / Religious: Heritage Trees : There is currently one individual of Dalbergia oliveri listed as a Heritage Tree in Singapore. It can be found at Fort Canning Park. To find out more about these trees, please visit the Heritage Tree Register. |
Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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Landscape Uses | Suitable for Roadsides, Parks & Gardens, Riverine |
Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Full Sun |
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Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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Floral (Angiosperm)
Flower Colour(s) | Purple |
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Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
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Others
Master ID | 1544 |
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Species ID | 2837 |
Flora Disclaimer | The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes. |