Dalbergia sissoo (species)

Esquema

Getty AAT: Living organisms

Jerarquía

Eukaryota (domain) > planta (vegetación) > Angiospermae (division) > Magnoliopsida (class) > Fabales (order) > Fabaceae (family) > Dalbergia (genus)

Descripción

Species of hardwood tree native to the Indian subcontinent, primarily found growing along river banks. It is best known internationally as a premier timber species of the rosewood genus, but used locally to make the kartaalsan percussion instrument, as an important fuel, and for shade and shelter.

URI original del concepto

http://vocab.getty.edu/aat/300375342

Otros términos

  • shisham (species) [en]
  • sheesham (species) [en]
  • Indian rosewood (Dalbergia sissoo, species) [en]