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General Information

Dalbergia emirnensis is a deciduous shrub or tree growing from 3 - 15 metres tall.
The tree is a minor source of rosewood and is selectively felled for this valuable timber.
There is continuing decline of Dalbergia emirnensis because of habitat destruction due to shifting agriculture and the exploitation of timber trees . Although it is still relatively common in its native range, it is mainly found in these rapidly-declining areas of forest, where it is selectively felled for local use and the minor timber trade. The plant is classified as 'Vulnerable' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2018)[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Africa - central and southern Madagascar.

Habitat

Deciduous dryland forest[]. Vestiges of evergreen forest in the central plateaux, mainly along stream margins, and in deciduous, dry southern forest and xerophytic scrubland[].

Properties

Conservation Status	Vulnerable
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Deciduous Tree
Height	10.00 m
Pollinators	Insects
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Often found on sandy soils in the wild[]. Established plants are drought tolerant. In cultivation they are likely to do well in a fertile, loam soil and a position in full sun[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is of good quality. It is used for beams and tool handles[].
The wood is used for fuel and to make charcoal[].

Propagation

Like many species within the family Fabaceae, once they have been dried for storage the seeds of this species may benefit from scarification before sowing in order to speed up germination. This can usually be done by pouring a small amount of nearly boiling water on the seeds (being careful not to cook them!) and then soaking them for 12 - 24 hours in warm water. By this time they should have imbibed moisture and swollen - if they have not, then carefully make a nick in the seedcoat (being careful not to damage the embryo) and soak for a further 12 hours before sowing[].
Softwood cuttings of many species, especially if taken from younger plants, will root in a well-drained, sandy medium in a closed case with bottom heat[].

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