Dalbergia

EX HERB. HORT. BOT. REG. KEW.
FLORA OF MADAGASCAR
Dalbergia
W Madagascar, Mahajanga (Majunga) Province,
Lake Ampijoroa, Ampijoroa Forest Station, near
Ankarafantsika Reserve, E of Mahajanga.
Map Ref.: 16°18'S 46°47'E
Cleared forested area with planted Eucalyptus, some
large trees remaining, on red lateritic soil.
Alt. 50 m
Tree to c. 25 m tall; trunk light grey, smooth
branched higher up. Leaves with 7-9 alternate
leaflets; leaflets deep green, glossy above, paler
beneath, subcoriaceous. Fruits few, terminal, flat,
single-seeded, with a raised area over the seed and a
broad leathery wing around.
VERNACULAR NAMES: “Voambona”, “Manary”.
LOCAL USES: Strong wood used for doors and
furniture.
D.J. & B.P. Du Puy, G. Rafamantanantsoa &
V. Ranjamababa
14.3.89
M180
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