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Indian rosewood
Scientific Name: Dalbergia
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
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Indian Rosewood
Indian Rosewood, primarily known for its use in furniture and musical instruments, is a visually striking and tonally rich wood.
Considerations for Pets
- The sapwood of Indian Rosewood is described as yellowish.
Considerations for Children
- Indian Rosewood may be used to make furniture.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Dalbergia latifolia
- Common Names: East Indian Rosewood, Sonokeling (Indonesia), Bombay Rosewood, Bombay Blackwood, Malabar Rosewood, Palisandre de l'Inde, Roseta Rosewood, Black Rosewood, Shisham.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Botanical Name: Dalbergia latifolia
- Family: Not explicitly stated in the text.
- Synonyms/Alternative Names: See Common Names section above.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to India.
- Also grown in India and throughout Southeast Asia.
- Specifically mentioned as sourced from India or Bangladesh for guitar fingerboards.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- The heartwood can vary in color from golden brown to a deep purplish brown, often with darker brown or blackish streaks.
- The sapwood is narrow and yellowish-white, contrasting with the heartwood.
- Has a thick grain pattern.
- Leaves are delicate, light green, oval, and pointed.
- Semi-evergreen.
Ecological Role
- Mentioned as "good forest wood" as opposed to "coffee estate wood", suggesting different ecological implications depending on the source.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Used as a fingerboard wood for guitars, suggesting a relationship with musical instrument makers.
Quirky Facts
- The Shisham tree, another name for Indian Rosewood, is the symbol of the Punjab province of Pakistan.
- Five Indian rosewood log auctions are held in India every year.