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Derris robusta (Roxb. ex DC.) Benth.

Derris

Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Derris
Species: robusta
Sample code: EGY-MBG-000560
English name: Derris
Arabic name: درس روباستا
Native: China, India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Indonesia.
Country: Bangladesh China India Indonesia Myanmar Vietnam
(PGR): Rare

Deciduous tree growing up to 25 m tall, 30 cm in diameter leaves pinnately compound, 7-20 cm long, leaflets  elliptic- oblong- 

Ornamental plant. Grown as a shade tree in plantations. wood tree. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. 

Dalbergia robusta Roxb ex DC

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Texture: Clay Loam Sandy
Fertility: Intermediate
Drainage: Well drained
Salinity: Intermediated
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Climates: Subtropics
Lights: Full sun
Propagation: Seeds
Flowering time: Spring
Zone: Subtropics
pH range: 6.0-6.5
Status: Rare
Life span: Perennial
Habits: Semi Deciduous
Sample Type: Other
Collecting Sources: Botanical garden
Plant Uses: Landscape Ornamental Street tree Wood
Plant Populations density: Rare
Vegetation types: Cultivation Deciduous tree
pH: Mild acid

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