coinvine
Dalbergia ecastaphyllum (L.) Taub.
Dalbergia ecastaphyllum, known as coinvine, is a species of flowering plant in the legume family, Fabaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical coastal regions on both sides of the Atlantic and has been introduced to India. This plant is a scrambling shrub or small tree, typically found in mangrove swamps and brackish wetlands at low elevations. It is a source of Brazilian red propolis and is used for making artefacts and as firewood.
Description
Dalbergia ecastaphyllum is a shrub or small tree that thrives in mangroves and along riverbanks. It is known locally in Angola as dixoxo. The plant is utilized for the production of artefacts and as a source of firewood. Its conservation status is listed as Least Concern (LC) by the IUCN as of 2017. The species has a broad distribution across the Atlantic coastal regions and has been documented in various countries, including Brazil, Colombia, and Angola.
Habitat
This species is typically found in mangrove swamps and brackish wetlands, often at elevations from 0 to 20 meters above sea level. It is well-adapted to coastal and riverine environments, where it can be seen scrambling through other vegetation.
Cultivation
While specific cultivation details for Dalbergia ecastaphyllum are not widely documented, it is likely suited to moist, tropical climates. It can be propagated through seeds or cuttings and would require conditions similar to its natural habitat, such as high humidity and well-drained, brackish soils.
Uses
Dalbergia ecastaphyllum is used in the production of Brazilian red propolis, a resinous substance with potential medicinal properties. It is also used for making various artefacts and as a source of firewood. The plant's utility in local communities highlights its ecological and economic importance.
Other common names
coinvine
Distribution
BR · Parque Nacional Natural Serranía de Chiribiquete | Parque Nacional Natural El Tuparro · Antioquia, Caquetá, Chocó, Córdoba, Vaupés · Global · Angola · Bahamas · Belize · Benin · Brazil Northeast · Brazil North · Brazil Southeast · Brazil South · Cameroon · Cayman Is. · Central African Repu · Colombia · Congo · Costa Rica · Cuba · Dominican Republic · Equatorial Guinea · Florida · French Guiana · Gabon · Gambia · Ghana · Guatemala · Guinea-Bissau · Guinea · Gulf of Guinea Is.
Synonyms
Dalbergia ecastaphyllaHedysarum ecastaphyllumEcastaphyllum ecastophyllumAmerimnon ecastaphyllumDalbergia ecastophyllumEcastaphyllum browniiPterocarpus ecastaphyllumPterocarpus ecastaphyllumHecastophyllum browneiEmerimnum strigulosumAmerimnon sieberiDalbergia malifoliaAmerimnon malifoliumPterocarpus ecastaphyllumAmerimnon ecastaphyllumDalbergia ecastophyllum var. cupreaEcastaphyllum ecastaphyllum
