Status:
valid
Authors:
Barneby
Source:
tro
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Brittonia42: 89 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001061524
Common Names
- Dalea acracarpica
- Acracarpica Dalea
- Acracarpica
Uses & Benefits
Dalea acracarpica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dalea acracarpica is a white, 5-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, thin, green stem with two small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dalea acracarpica is a slow-growing, drought-tolerant species that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Dalea acracarpica
Dalea acracarpica is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.
Species in the Dalea genus
Dalea aenigma,
Dalea foliolosa,
Dalea laniceps,
Dalea abietifolia,
Dalea albiflora,
Dalea aurea,
Dalea azurea,
Dalea bicolor,
Dalea brachystachya,
Dalea brandegei,
Dalea caeciliae,
Dalea capitata,
Dalea carthagenensis,
Dalea cliffortiana,
Dalea compacta,
Dalea crassifolia,
Dalea cuniculo-caudata,
Dalea cyanea,
Dalea cylindrica,
Dalea dispar,
Dalea dorycnoides,
Dalea elata,
Dalea elegans,
Dalea emarginata,
Dalea eriophylla,
Dalea erythrorhiza,
Dalea exilis,
Dalea exserta,
Dalea fieldii,
Dalea filiciformis,
Dalea filiformis,
Dalea formosa,
Dalea frutescens,
Dalea galbina,
Dalea grayi,
Dalea greggii,
Dalea hallii,
Dalea hegewischiana,
Dalea hemsleyana,
Dalea hintonii,
Dalea hospes,
Dalea humifusa,
Dalea insignis,
Dalea jamesii,
Dalea jamesonii,
Dalea kuntzei,
Dalea lachnostachys,
Dalea lanata,
Dalea lasiathera,
Dalea leucosericea,
Species in the Fabaceae family