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Barabakulia

Dalbergia paniculata

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📖 About this plant

Dalbergia paniculata (panicle rosewood or ‘Barabakulia’/’Dhoben’ in Odia) is a medium deciduous tree of the Fabaceae family. The tree bears large panicles of white-yellow flowers in spring followed by pods. Wood is moderately hard and used for furniture, agricultural implements, and construction. Leaves are used as livestock fodder. The tree is nitrogen-fixing and used in agroforestry.

🧑‍🌾 Care requirements

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Light

Full sun

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Water

Regular; moderately drought-tolerant

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Humidity

Moderate

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Temperature

15-38°C

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Soil

Well-draining loam

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Fertilizer

Compost annually

📋 Plant facts

🌍 Origin
India, Sri Lanka
📏 Max height
15-25 m
📐 Spread
6-10 m
🕰️ Bloom time
Spring (white-yellow flowers in panicles)
🎨 Bloom color
White-yellow
🍃 Foliage color
Deciduous pinnate green
⏳ Lifespan
60+ years
📈 Growth rate
Moderate
☠️ Toxicity
Non-toxic
🌱 Propagation
Seeds

🛡️ Health & Safety

🐾 Pet safe ✅ Non-toxic

Non-toxic

Common issues

  • Leaf spot, stem borer

💡 Care tips

  1. Plant in full sun. Wood is valuable — manage sustainably.
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