This species has been confused in the past with Dalbergia chlorocarpa[].

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General Information

Dalbergia glaucocarpa is a deciduous tree growing 10 - 12 metres tall[].
The tree is selectively felled in the wild for its valuable timber, a minor source of rosewood,, which is used locally and also exported[].
Dalbergia glaucocarpa yields a valuable timber and is threatened by illegal logging and habitat loss due to shifting agriculture and charcoal production. The plant is classified as 'Vulnerable' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2018)[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Africa - northwestern Madagascar.

Habitat

Seasonally dry and subhumid woodland and forest, often on sandstone; at elevations up to 100 metres[].

Properties

Conservation Status	Vulnerable
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Deciduous Tree
Height	11.00 m
Pollinators	Insects
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Established plants are drought tolerant[]. Species in this genus are mainly found in the wild growing in sany soils and on limestone escarpments[]. 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

A high quality wood[]. The wood of the closely related Dalbergia chlorocarpa is used for construction and cabinet making[]. No more information is given about the wood, other than it is selectively felled for the home market and also for export[].
The wood is used for fuel[].

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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