Dalbergiella nyasae
Baker f.
Fabaceae
Common Name:
General Information
Dalbergiella nyasae is a deciduous tree with a dense, irregular crown; it can grow 4 - 9 metres tall[
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- Plants of the World online
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- http://powo.science.kew.org/
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- An on-line database giving detailed descriptions of almost 40,000 species of plants (as of 2018), almost 25,000 images and a list of almost 850,000 plant names. A truly excellent resource and still growing.
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The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and source of materials. A profusely-flowering plant, it is valued as an ornamental in parks and gardens[
1309- Title
- The Leguminosae; A Source Book of Characteristics, Uses and Nodulation
- Publication
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- Author
- Allen O.N.; Allen E.K.
- Publisher
- University of Wisconsin
- Year
- 1981
- ISBN
- 0-333-32221-5
- Description
- An amazing and comprehensive work, giving a brief guide to the many genera of the family Fabaceae and also the principle uses of the genus.
].
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
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- An on-line database giving detailed descriptions of almost 40,000 species of plants (as of 2018), almost 25,000 images and a list of almost 850,000 plant names. A truly excellent resource and still growing.
Range
East tropical Africa - Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe
Habitat
Not well recorded, but probably deciduous woodland and bushland; at elevations from 350 - 1,250 metres[
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- Plants of the World online
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- http://powo.science.kew.org/
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- Description
- An on-line database giving detailed descriptions of almost 40,000 species of plants (as of 2018), almost 25,000 images and a list of almost 850,000 plant names. A truly excellent resource and still growing.
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Properties
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Deciduous Tree |
| Height | 6.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Ornamental, Wild |
Cultivation Details
Grows best in a sunny position. Succeeds in poor, stony soils[
1309- Title
- The Leguminosae; A Source Book of Characteristics, Uses and Nodulation
- Publication
-
- Author
- Allen O.N.; Allen E.K.
- Publisher
- University of Wisconsin
- Year
- 1981
- ISBN
- 0-333-32221-5
- Description
- An amazing and comprehensive work, giving a brief guide to the many genera of the family Fabaceae and also the principle uses of the genus.
].
The flowers are fragrant[
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- Plants of the World online
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- http://powo.science.kew.org/
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- Year
- 0
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- Description
- An on-line database giving detailed descriptions of almost 40,000 species of plants (as of 2018), almost 25,000 images and a list of almost 850,000 plant names. A truly excellent resource and still growing.
].
This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria; these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[
1309- Title
- The Leguminosae; A Source Book of Characteristics, Uses and Nodulation
- Publication
-
- Author
- Allen O.N.; Allen E.K.
- Publisher
- University of Wisconsin
- Year
- 1981
- ISBN
- 0-333-32221-5
- Description
- An amazing and comprehensive work, giving a brief guide to the many genera of the family Fabaceae and also the principle uses of the genus.
].
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
Both leaves and the root bark are used in the treatment of a range of gastrointestinal infections, including diarrhoea
The plant has been shown to have antifungal and antibacterial activity[
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- Extraction, characterization and pharmacological evaluation of leaves and root bark of Dalbergiella nyasae (Baker f.
- Publication
- Pharmacognosy Journal, Vol 4 Issue 34, December 2012
- Author
- Ngonda F.; Magombo Z.; Mpeketula P.; and Mwatseteza J.
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- 2012
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- DOI: 10.5530/pj.2
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Other Uses
A reddish gum exudes from the bamaged bark[
1309- Title
- The Leguminosae; A Source Book of Characteristics, Uses and Nodulation
- Publication
-
- Author
- Allen O.N.; Allen E.K.
- Publisher
- University of Wisconsin
- Year
- 1981
- ISBN
- 0-333-32221-5
- Description
- An amazing and comprehensive work, giving a brief guide to the many genera of the family Fabaceae and also the principle uses of the genus.
].
The wood is suitable for small carpentry items[
1309- Title
- The Leguminosae; A Source Book of Characteristics, Uses and Nodulation
- Publication
-
- Author
- Allen O.N.; Allen E.K.
- Publisher
- University of Wisconsin
- Year
- 1981
- ISBN
- 0-333-32221-5
- Description
- An amazing and comprehensive work, giving a brief guide to the many genera of the family Fabaceae and also the principle uses of the genus.
].
Propagation
Seed -
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