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General Information

Dalbergia mimosella is a tree that can grow up to 25 metres tall with a bole that can be unbranched for 6 metres or more.
The tree is harvested from the wild for its wood.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Southeast Asia - Malaysia, western and central Indonesia, Philippines

Habitat

Primary or secondary forests, disturbed riverine forest, river banks; at elevations from 200 - 1,200 metres

Properties

Habit	Tree
Height	0.00 m
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 wood is used as a building material.
The roots are used for handles of balos and other tools.

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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