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Brown's Indian rosewood

Scientific Name: Dalbergia brownei

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Vine, Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

East Indian Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia) and Indian Rosewood (Dalbergia sissoo)

This page provides information about East Indian Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia), also referred to as Indian Rosewood. It's important to note that North Indian Rosewood can refer to Dalbergia sissoo.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions that items made from Indian Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia) and Indian Rosewood (Dalbergia sissoo) like beads and furniture. This indicates that the wood may be present in the home environment.

Considerations for Children

  • The text mentions that items made from Indian Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia) and Indian Rosewood (Dalbergia sissoo) like beads and furniture. This indicates that the wood may be present in the home environment.

Nomenclature and Taxonomy

  • Scientific Name: Dalbergia latifolia (East Indian Rosewood/Indian Rosewood), Dalbergia sissoo (North Indian Rosewood).
  • Family: Fabaceae
  • Dalbergia brownei is also mentioned as Brown's Indian Rosewood, with the synonym Dalbergia brownei (Jacq.) Schinz.
  • Synonyms/Alternative Names: Indian palisandre, East Indian palisander, Reddish-brown rosewood, Blackwood, Roseta rosewood, Sheesham.
  • Taxonomic Group: Dicot

Distribution and Habitat

  • The text indicates that Dalbergia latifolia is found in India.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • The heartwood color varies from golden brown to dark purplish brown, often with darker brown or blackish streaks. The wood darkens with age.
  • The sapwood is yellowish or white to pale brownish white.
  • The grain pattern is described as thick, ranging from brown-black, purple, to red-brown.
  • Density for Dalbergia sissoo is noted as 770 kg/m.

Uses

  • The wood is used for furniture, musical instruments (particularly guitars), knife handles, chess sets, and beads.