Dalbergia odorifera
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Dalbergia odorifera faces severe pressure from illegal logging driven by the extremely high commercial value of its aromatic heartwood, known as huanghuali. Overexploitation for luxury furniture and traditional crafts has decimated wild populations across its native range in Hainan Island and mainland China. The species' slow growth rate and limited natural regeneration make recovery particularly challenging, while habitat conversion for agriculture and development further restricts remaining populations.
Habitat
Dalbergia odorifera naturally occurs in tropical and subtropical forests of Hainan Island and parts of mainland southern China. The species typically grows in lowland and hill forests, preferring well-drained soils in areas with high humidity and warm temperatures year-round.
Other threatened species in FABACEAE
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
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