Dalbergia candenatensis

Dalbergia candenatensis (Dennst.) Prain,  in J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 70: 49 (1901) (syn: Amerimnon tortum (Graham ex A.Gray) Kuntze ; Cassia candenatensis Dennst.; Dalbergia monosperma Dalzell ; Dalbergia torta Graham ex Prain ; Dalbergia torta Graham ex A.Gray ; Drepanocarpus monospermus (Dalzell) Kurz );
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Tropical & Subtropical Asia to W. Pacific: Andaman Is., Bangladesh, Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Cambodia, Caroline Is., China Southeast, Fiji, India, Jawa, Malaya, Maluku, Marianas, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Northern Territory, Philippines, Queensland, Solomon Is., Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Thailand, Tonga, Vanuatu, Vietnam as per POWO;
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Common name: Twisted Rosewood Creeper • Chinese: 弯枝黄檀 Wan zhi huang tan • Malayalam: കുളയീട്ടി Kulayeetti
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Dalbergia candenatensis (Dennst.) Prain for addition to eFI databa: 4 high res. images.

During my recent trip to Kerala, I came across this beautiful climbing legume..
Identity has been confirmed by Dr. Navendu Page..
I am not sure if this is already displayed on eFI..
D. candenatensis (Dennst.) Prain

Yes, correct id. A new addition to eFI.

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Dalbergia candenatensis (Dennst.) Prain for addition to eFI database: 2 high res. images.
Two more images..


 

 


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References:
POWO  GBIF (High resolution specimens)  Flora of China  Flora of Sri Lanka  India Flora Online  Flowers of India  India Biodiversity Portal  Wikipedia  LucidCentral

Updated on August 24, 2026

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