Knowra Dalbergia Dalbergia Dalbergia is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, comprising trees, shrubs, and lianas. Many species are called rosewoods and prized for their dense, richly colored timber.
Fabaceae : Fabaceae is the plant family of legumes, including peas, beans, and many trees. Dalbergia belongs to this diverse family of flowering plants.
Rosewood : Rosewood is a dense, often dark and figured timber obtained from several tree species, especially in Dalbergia. The name commonly denotes timber from species in this genus.
Illegal logging : Illegal logging is the harvesting, transport, processing, or trade of timber in violation of laws. High rosewood prices have encouraged unlawful harvesting of Dalbergia trees.
Dalbergia sissoo : Dalbergia sissoo, or North Indian rosewood, is a fast-growing tree native to the Indian subcontinent. It is widely planted for timber and shade, unlike many threatened rosewoods.
Faboideae : Faboideae is the largest subfamily of Fabaceae, containing many plants with pea-like flowers. Dalbergia is classified within this legume subfamily.
Dalbergia nigra : Dalbergia nigra, or Brazilian rosewood, is a Brazilian tree valued for its richly figured timber. Its sought-after wood made it a prominent commercial species in the genus.
Deforestation : Deforestation is the large-scale removal of forest cover, often through conversion to other land uses. Logging and habitat conversion reduce forests containing Dalbergia species.
Dalbergia cochinchinensis : Dalbergia cochinchinensis, or Siamese rosewood, is a Southeast Asian tree prized for its timber. Its high-value wood has made it a target of intensive illegal logging.
Taxonomy : Taxonomy is the practice of naming, describing, and classifying organisms. Taxonomic methods establish which plants belong to Dalbergia.
Dalbergia latifolia : Dalbergia latifolia, or Indian rosewood, is a South Asian tree harvested for furniture and musical instruments. It is one of the best-known timber species in Dalbergia.
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