Synonyms: 

Dalbergia emarginata Roxb.

Amerimnon latifolium (Roxb.)Kuntze

Systematic Position

Kingdom:  Plantae

Phylum: Tracheophyta

Order: Fabales

Family: Fabaceae

Native: India and Indonesia

Common Names

English – Rosewood

Malayalam – ഈട്ടി, വീട്ടി

Description:

Dalbergia latifolia is a type of tree with wide leaves and reddish-brown wood, commonly known as Indian rosewood.

Habitat:Dry and moist deciduous forests, also in the plains.

Distribution: Tropical Asia, distributed from Nepal to India and Indonesia.

Uses: Dalbergia latifolia is used for making high-quality furniture, musical instruments, and decorative items due to its durable and attractive wood