Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aurea
ID:
169707

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt. ex Pursh

Source:
ildis

Year:
1814

Citation Micro:
Fl. Amer. Sept.2: 740 (1814)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169036

Common Names

  • Golden Prairie Clover
  • Golden Dalea
  • Golden Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Psoralea aurea (Nutt. ex Pursh) Poir. [valid]
  • Cylipogon capitatus Raf. [valid]
  • Parosela aurea (Nutt. ex Pursh) Britton [valid]
  • Petalostemon capitatum (Raf.) DC. [unknown]
  • Petalostemon capitatus DC. [unknown]

Description

Dalea aurea (also called Golden Dalea, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a rounded crown. It is native to the southwestern United States and is found in dry, rocky soils in scrub and chaparral habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dalea aurea is used for making furniture, musical instruments, and decorative items. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dalea aurea has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalea aurea can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.

Where to Find Dalea aurea

Dalea aurea is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

Dalea aurea FAQ

What is the common name of Dalea aurea?

Golden prairie clover

What is the natural habitat of Dalea aurea?

It is native to the Great Plains of North America

What is the wood of Dalea aurea used for?

The wood is used for medicinal purposes

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

References

Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
Frederick Traugott Pursh (1774-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pursh' in the authors string.