Dalbergia stipulacea

Roxb.

Tonnyok, Tateberi

Fabaceae Edible: Seeds, Leaves 16 iNaturalist observations

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Summary

Dalbergia stipulacea is a species of small tree, with the Vietnamese name trắc lá bẹ. The genus Dalbergia is placed in the subfamily Faboideae and tribe Dalbergieae.

Description

A shrub. It grows 5 m high. It can be a climbing plant. The old stems can be fluted. There are 8-10 pairs of leaflets. These are 2-5 cm long by 1-1.5 cm wide. They are slightly hairy underneath. The flowers are 6-8 mm long and pink or blue. They are in clusters in the axils of leaves. These are 5-10 cm long. The fruit are pods 7-12 cm long by 4-5 cm wide. There is usually one seed. This is kidney shaped and 15 mm long by 8 mm wide.

Edible Uses

The young leaves are cooked and eaten. Seeds and leaves are edible portions.

Traditional Uses

The young leaves are cooked and eaten.

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Medicinal Uses

It is used for medicinal purposes.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant. In southern China it grows in open forests on mountain tops between 700-1,700 m above sea level.

Where It Grows

Asia, Cambodia, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam,

Cultivation

Species in this genus are mainly found in the wild growing in sany soils and on limestone escarpments. In cultivation they are likely to do well in a fertile, loam soil and a position in full sun. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.

Propagation

Like many species within the family Fabaceae, once they have been dried for storage the seeds of this species may benefit from scarification before sowing in order to speed up germination. This can usually be done by pouring a small amount of nearly boiling water on the seeds (being careful not to cook them!) and then soaking them for 12 - 24 hours in warm water. By this time they should have imbibed moisture and swollen - if they have not, then carefully make a nick in the seedcoat (being careful not to damage the embryo) and soak for a further 12 hours before sowing. Softwood cuttings of many species, especially if taken from younger plants, will root in a well-drained, sandy medium in a closed case with bottom heat.

Notes

There are 300 Dalbergia species. It is used for medicinal purposes.

Also Known As

Dat bijal, Dauk-ta-laung, Garo-deosal, Kyaw-kun-thi, Sabima-rikang, Tamalan-nwe, Thit-magyi, Trac labe, Yai-yaw

References (6)

Ambasta, S.P. (Ed.), 2000, The Useful Plants of India. CSIR India. p 162
Fl. ind. ed. 1832, 3:233. 1832
Gardner, S., et al, 2000, A Field Guide to Forest Trees of Northern Thailand, Kobfai Publishing Project. p 180
Patiri, B. & Borah, A., 2007, Wild Edible Plants of Assam. Geethaki Publishers. p 38
Sarma, H., et al, 2010, Updated Estimates of Wild Edible and Threatened Plants of Assam: A Meta-analysis. International Journal of Botany 6(4): 414-423

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