Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
austrotexana
ID:
507629

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Phytologia88: 289 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506961

Common Names

  • Dalea austrotexana
  • Austrotexana Dalea
  • Austrotexana Dalea

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Description

Dalea austrotexana (also called Texas Dalea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in rocky, sandy, and gravelly soils, often in dry areas, and can reach up to 20 cm in height.

Uses & Benefits

Dalea austrotexana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine for treating fever and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dalea austrotexana are white and have four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalea austrotexana is a small shrub native to the Hawaiian Islands. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a sunny location. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny location. Once the cutting has rooted, it can be transplanted into its permanent location.

Where to Find Dalea austrotexana

Dalea austrotexana is native to the United States and can be found in the states of Arizona and New Mexico.

Dalea austrotexana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalea austrotexana?

Dalea austrotexana

What is the natural habitat of Dalea austrotexana?

Dry grasslands and open woodlands

What is the flower color of Dalea austrotexana?

White or pink

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