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Summary
A deciduous tree of about 20 m tall with cylindrical trunk that branches from low down, Dalbergia retusa or commonly known as Cocobolo is one of commonly exploited in the wild for its highly valued timber used for a wide range of items including knife and tool handles, musical
Physical Characteristics
Dalbergia retusa is a deciduous Tree growing to 20 m (65ft) by 20 m (65ft) 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.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
Amerimnon lineatum (Pittier) Standl Amerimnon retusum (Hemsl.) Standl. Dalbergia hypoleuca Pittier D
Plant Habitats
Edible Uses
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Medicinal Uses
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None known
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Other Uses
Furniture Wood
Other Uses: A unique property of the species is the secretion of compounds that act as potent bactericides, fungicides and algaecides[ 381 ]. The heartwood is a very dark red, with faint streaks of black similar to rosewood (Dalbergia nigra); it is clearly demarcated from the thick band of nearly white sapwood. The texture is fine, the grain crossed, lustrous in colour with a faintly fragrant smell. The wood is hard, heavy, strong, tough, and durable in contact with the soil. It is rather difficult to work, but takes a good polish. It is used for a wide range of items including knife and tool handles, musical and scientific instruments, inlay, jewellery boxes, rosary beads, chess pieces and steering wheels[ 46 , 333 , 381 , 551 ]. This is the wood used commonly by indigenous people for carving[ 333 ].
Special Uses
Nitrogen Fixer
References More on Other Uses
Cultivation details
We have no specific information on this species, but members of this genus generally prefer a fertile, loam soil and a position in full sun[ 200 ]. A slow-growing species[ 381 ]. Cocobolo responds well to fire. In areas experiencing periodic burning new saplings and small trees are observed to be numerous[ 381 ]. Trees often flower all year round[ 315 ]. 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[ 755 ].
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Plant Propagation
Seed - a germination rate up to 80% has been observed in the nursery[ 381 ]. 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 ].
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
Caviuna, Cocobolo, Cocobolo Prieto, Funeram, Granadillo, Jacarandáholz, Kaway tree, Nambar, ñamba, Nicaraguan Rosewood, Palisander, Palissandro, Palo Negro, Pau Preto, Rosewood, Urauna
Native Range
NORTHERN AMERICA: Mexico (Chiapas) SOUTHERN AMERICA: Costa Rica, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama, El Salvador
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 A1acd
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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 monticola | Hazovola, tsiandalana, voamboana | Tree | 12.0 |
10-12
| S | LMH | N | M | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 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 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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A special thanks to Ken Fern for some of the information used on this page.
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