Dalbergia maritima | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Rosids |
Order: | Fabales |
Family: | Fabaceae |
Genus: | Dalbergia |
Species: | D. maritima |
Binomial name | |
Dalbergia maritima R. Vig. |
Dalbergia maritima is a species of legume in the Fabaceae family; it is a rosewood, and it's wood is often referred to as Bois de Rose. It is found only in Madagascar. It is threatened by habitat loss due to the over-consumption of its species.