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General Information

Dalbergia rimosa is a deciduous shrub, often becoming more like a climber, It can grow up to 10 metres tall[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food and a source of materials. It has been suggested for use in forest restoration projects[].
Dalbergia rimosa has a wide range anf a population that is believed to be large. The plant is classified as 'Least Concern' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2012)[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

E. Asia - southern China, northeast India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysya, Indonesia, Philippines

Habitat

Mixed deciduous and hill evergreen forests and scrubland[]. Open areas in mixed deciduous and hill evergreen forest; at elevations from 200 - 1,300 metres[].

Properties

Conservation Status	Least Concern
Edibility Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Climber
Height	8.00 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

Seeds[]. The reddish-brown, reniform seeds are around 16mm wide and 27mm long[]. There is one seed, occasionally two, in each seedpod[].

Medicinal

None known

Agroforestry Uses:

This species has been suggested for use in forest restoration projects[].

Other Uses

The stem is used for making axe handles[].
The timber is valued in Vietnam, where it is known as 'Go Hue'[].

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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