Taxonomy
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Clade: Angiosperms → Eudicots → Rosids
- Order: Fabales
- Family: Fabaceae (legume family)
- Genus: Dalbergia
- Species: Dalbergia davidii (Franch.) Prain
Description
Dalbergia davidii is a flowering plant belonging to the legume family. Members of the genus Dalbergia are typically trees or shrubs that produce valuable hardwood. While specific morphological details for D. davidii are not extensively documented in widely accessible encyclopedic sources, it can be inferred that, like other Dalbergia species, it bears compound leaves, produces small, papilionaceous flowers, and develops legume pods containing seeds.
Distribution and Habitat
The species is reported from parts of southeastern China, particularly in the provinces of Yunnan and Guangxi. It grows in forested environments, often in subtropical or tropical montane zones. Precise altitude ranges and ecological preferences are not comprehensively recorded in major reference works.
Conservation Status
There is no explicit assessment for Dalbergia davidii in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List as of the latest available data. Consequently, its conservation status remains unverified and may be categorized as “Data Deficient” pending further field studies.
Uses
Species of Dalbergia are generally valued for their dense, high‑quality timber, which is used in furniture, musical instruments, and decorative items. Specific commercial utilization of D. davidii is not documented in major encyclopedic references, so any such uses are presently uncertain.
Research and References
- The taxonomic authority for the species is recorded as (Franch.) Prain, indicating its original description by Adrien René Franchet and later revision by David Prain.
- Entry listings for Dalbergia davidii appear in botanical databases such as the Plants of the World Online (Kew) and the Flora of China, confirming its acceptance as a distinct species.
Note
Information on Dalbergia davidii is limited in widely consulted encyclopedic sources. Further botanical surveys and taxonomic studies would be necessary to provide a more detailed account of its morphology, ecology, and potential economic importance.
