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Dalbergia

Dalbergia

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A tropical tree that makes hard wood like rosewood used for furniture
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Some of the most prized rosewood comes from trees of the Dalbergia genus.

Examples

  • The unique patterns in Dalbergia timber make it highly sought after by furniture makers.

  • Overharvesting of Dalbergia species has led to concerns about their conservation status.

  • The Dalbergia tree is known for its beautiful wood.

  • Many craftsmen prefer Dalbergia for making furniture.

  • The furniture was crafted from Dalbergia, giving it a beautiful, rich finish.

  • Many musical instruments are made from Dalbergia wood because of its excellent tonal quality.

  • The well-known artist chose Dalbergia for her latest sculpture due to its distinctive grain.

Compounds

Dalbergia retusa
  • Specialized
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A tropical tree with hard dark wood used for fine furniture and musical instruments

Dalbergia cearensis
  • Specialized
9.9

A small Brazilian tree with dark purple wood used for fine furniture

Dalbergia latifolia
  • Specialized
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A large Indian tree that loses its leaves and has hard dark purple wood used for furniture and guitars

Dalbergia nigra
  • Specialized
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A Brazilian tree with hard dark wood used to make fine furniture and guitars

Dalbergia sissoo
  • Specialized
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A tree from South Asia that loses its leaves and has strong wood for building and leaves for animal feed

Surface Forms

Dalbergia singular
Dalbergias plural

Etymology

Dalbergia comes from the surname Dalberg plus the plant ending -ia, so it literally means 'Dalberg's plant'. That's why this name is used for a group of tropical trees, many of them prized for valuable hardwoods like rosewood.