Dalbergia brachystachya
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Dalbergia brachystachya faces severe pressure from illegal logging and timber harvesting, driven by the high commercial value of its dense, dark heartwood used in furniture and construction. Habitat fragmentation from agricultural expansion and infrastructure development has reduced population connectivity across its limited range. The species' slow growth rate and specific soil requirements make natural regeneration particularly challenging in disturbed areas.
Habitat
This rosewood species inhabits tropical dry deciduous forests and mixed deciduous woodlands, typically growing on well-drained soils in hilly terrain. It occurs in forest margins and secondary growth areas, often associated with other commercially valuable timber species.
Other threatened species in FABACEAE
Threatened in Madagascar
Frequently asked questions
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