Siam Rosewood (Dalbergia cochinchinensis)

Family: Fabaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Dalbergia cohcinchinensis or commonly known as Thailand Rosewood, Siamese Rosewood, or Tracwood, is a threatened species due to overexploitation for its valuable hardwood. It is a slow-growing, large, evergreen tree with a spherical well-branched canopy. It usually grows up to 30 m in height with trunk diameter of up to 120 cm. It has a nitrogen-fixing capability.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Open semi-deciduous forests. Open and semi-deciduous forests, occasionally in pure stands. Mainly concentrated at elevations of 400 - 500 metres. Preferring deep sandy clay soil and calcareous soil. (Zone 10)