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Summary
Endemic to Madagascar, Dalbergia monticola is a deciduous tree typically about 15 m in height with a short bole of up to 100 cm in diameter. It has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria that forms root nodules and fix atmospheric nitrogen. The wood is moderately heavy to heavy and ideal for making musical instruments, precision equipment, cabinets and furniture, carvings, and veneer and plywood among others.
Physical Characteristics
Dalbergia monticola is a deciduous Tree growing to 12 m (39ft) by 12 m (39ft) at a slow rate.
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. The flowers are pollinated by Insects.
It can fix Nitrogen.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
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Synonyms
Plant Habitats
Edible Uses
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Medicinal Uses
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Other Uses
Furniture Wood
Other Uses: The heartwood is greyish yellow-brown to reddish brown or dark brown, often with darker stripes; it is distinctly demarcated from the sapwood. The grain is generally straight, texture fine and even; when fresh the wood has a sweetish smell. The wood is moderately heavy to heavy; it is moderately durable and resistant to termites. It air-dries satisfactorily but slowly; turned pieces used for precision equipment or musical instruments should be dried thoroughly to avoid distortion. Once dry, the wood is very stable in service. The wood works well, both with hand tools and machine tools; it finishes well, taking a beautiful polish; the nailing properties are moderate and pre-boring is needed; finishing with oil-based paint gives moderate results; the gluing properties are variable. The wood is much in demand for cabinet making, furniture, marquetry and parquet flooring. It is one of the favoured woods for musical instruments, especially guitars, not only because of its beautiful colour and venation, but also because of its clearness of tone. It is also suitable for interior trim, joinery, ship and boat building, vehicle bodies, precision equipment, carvings, toys and novelties, turnery, pattern making, veneer and plywood[ 299 ].
Special Uses
Nitrogen Fixer
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Cultivation details
A plant of the moister tropics, where it can be found at elevations up to 1,600 metres. It is found in regions where the mean annual temperature is in the range 18 - 23°c, and the mean annual rainfall is 750 - 2,500 mm[ 299 ]. Trees are probably slow-growing[ 299 ]. A long lived plant, surviving for more than 200 years[ 299 ]. Seedlings are rarely found more than 10 - 20 metres from the trunk of the parent tree[ 299 ]. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[ 299 ].
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Plant 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[ K ]. Air layering has been successful on an experimental basis[ 299 ].
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
Hazovola - Malagasy, tsiandalana - Malagasy, voamboana - Malagasy.
Native Range
AFRICA: Madagascar (e.-c. & n.)
Weed Potential
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Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it’s worth checking.
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status : Status: Vulnerable A1cd+2cd
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| Latin Name | Common Name | Habit | Height | Hardiness | Growth | Soil | Shade | Moisture | Edible | Medicinal | Other |
| Dalbergia baronii | Palissandre rouge des marais, hitsika, sovodrano | Tree | 20.0 |
10-12
| M | LM | N | Mwe | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Dalbergia cochinchinensis | Siam Rosewood, Thailand Rosewood | Tree | 25.0 |
10-12
| S | LMH | N | M | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Dalbergia greveana | Madagascar Rosewood | Tree | 15.0 |
10-12
| S | LMH | N | DM | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Dalbergia hupeana | | Tree | 15.0 |
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| | LMH | SN | M | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Dalbergia latifolia | Black Rosewood, East Indian Rosewood, Kala sheeshan, Satisal | Tree | 30.0 |
10-12
| M | LMH | N | M | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Dalbergia louvelii | Andramena, Volombodipona, Violet rosewood | Tree | 15.0 |
10-12
| M | LMH | N | M | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Dalbergia melanoxylon | African Blackwood, Grenadilla, Mpingo | Tree | 6.0 |
10-12
| S | LMH | N | DM | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Dalbergia nigra | Brazilian Rosewood | Tree | 20.0 |
10-12
| M | LMH | N | DM | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Dalbergia oliveri | Redwood | Tree | 23.0 |
10-12
| S | LMH | SN | M | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Dalbergia retusa | Cocobolo | Tree | 20.0 |
10-12
| S | LMH | N | M | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Dalbergia stevensonii | Honduras Rosewood | Tree | 20.0 |
10-12
| S | LMH | N | M | 0 | 0 | 4 |
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Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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