Dalbergia normandii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Dalbergia normandii faces severe pressure from illegal logging and timber harvesting, as this rosewood species is highly valued for its dense, aromatic wood used in fine furniture and musical instruments. Habitat destruction through agricultural expansion and urban development has fragmented its remaining forest populations. The species' slow growth rate and limited reproductive capacity make recovery particularly challenging once populations decline.
Habitat
This species inhabits tropical dry forests and woodland savannas, typically growing in well-drained soils at elevations up to 800 meters. It occurs in both primary and secondary forest formations, often associated with other valuable timber species in mixed deciduous forests.
Other threatened species in FABACEAE
Threatened in Madagascar
Frequently asked questions
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