Burma blackwood
Dalbergia cultrata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Burma blackwood, scientifically known as Dalbergia cultrata, is a premium timber species highly valued for its dense, dark, and durable wood. Beyond its commercial importance in luxury woodworking, this medicinal plant offers significant therapeutic potential, traditionally utilized in various herbal remedies to treat diverse ailments and promote overall wellness.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Amerimnon Cultratum · Dalbergia Fusca · 4 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Dalbergia cultrataSynonyms
- Amerimnon cultratum
- Dalbergia fusca
- Dalbergia cultrata f. fusca
- Dalbergia cultrata var. maymyensis
- Dalbergia cultrata var. pallida
- Dalbergia cultrata var. tavoyensis
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Dalbergia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dalbergia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct regions in Asia. Within China, it is specifically located in the South-Central areas. The species is also found across parts of the Indian Subcontinent, including Assam and Bangladesh. Moving into the Indo-China region, its presence extends to the countries of Cambodia and Laos. Collectively, these locations highlight the diverse tropical and subtropical habitats where the species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Dalbergia cultrata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Lupeol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Lupeol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Lupeol
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