Dalbergia maritima
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Dalbergia maritima R. Vig.
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Dalbergia maritima is a species of legume in the Fabaceae family; it is commonly known as rosewood. It is found only in Madagascar. It is threatened by habitat loss due to the over-consumption of its species.
See also
- Dalbergia baronii, also found only in Madagascar, and similarly threatened.
Source
- Du Puy, D. 1998. Dalbergia maritima. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 19 July 2007.