Dalbergia urschii

Botanical Description

Dalbergia urschii is a deciduous tree growing 10 - 12 metres tall[ 752 Title Adansonia Vol. 18 Publication Bulletin du Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle Tome 18 Author Website http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org Publisher Muséum National D'Histoire Naturelle; Paris Year 1996 ISBN Description A botanical publication. It contains a monograph of the Madagascan species of the genus Dalbergia. It can be downloaded from the Internet. ]. The tree is selectively felled in the wild for its high quality timber which is a form of rosewood. The wood is suitable for construction, and is especially valued for its colour and attractive grain - it can be used to make high quality furniture[ 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 urschii is a rare species, endemic to Madagascar and known from only three localitiess. It is threatened by illegal logging and habitat loss, both activities which will induce a continuing decline in mature individuals and total population size. It is classified as 'Endangered' 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. ].