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General Information

Dalbergia lemurica is a deciduous tree usually growing 6 - 12 metres tall, but specimens up to 20 metres are known[].
The tree is harvested from the wild for its useful timber.
Although apparently widespread in western Madagascar, most records are from near Morondava, where the habitat is being rapidly reduced and the trees are selectively felled for timber. The plant is classified as 'Vulnerable' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2019)[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Africa - western Madagascar.

Habitat

Dryland deciduous forests on sandy and calcareous soils; at elevations up to 150 metres[, ].

Properties

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

Cultivation Details

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

The reddish wood is of high quality and is valued for furniture, cabinet making, joinery etc[, ].
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[].
Air layering has been successful on an experimental basis[].
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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