Dalbergia glaberrima

Botanical Description

Dalbergia glaberrima is a deciduous tree growing 8 - 12 metres tall. The tree is a minor source of rosewood. It is harvested from the wild for its timber, which is used locally and also exported[ 338 Title IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Publication Author Website http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. ]. Dalbergia glaberrima is endemic to Madagascar, where it has a restricted range. The species is known from protected areas, however, it is threatened by illegal logging and habitat loss due to shifting agriculture and charcoal production. The trees are selectively felled to supply local and national markets. The plant is classified as 'Vulnerable' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2018)[ 338 Title IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Publication Author Website http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. ].