Palissandre rouge des marais, hitsika, sovodrano

Dalbergia baronii

Physical Characteristics

Dalbergia baronii is a deciduous Tree growing to 20 m (65ft) by 20 m (65ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. The flowers are pollinated by Insects. It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very acid and saline soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist or wet soil.

Distribution

Africa - eastern Madagascar.

Habitats

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known