Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
azurea
ID:
169708

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Phil.) Reiche

Source:
ildis

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Fl. Chile2: 77 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169037

Common Names

  • Azure Dalea
  • Blue Prairie Clover
  • Blue Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Parosela azurea (Phil.) J.F.Macbr. [valid]
  • Psoralea azurea Phil. [valid]
  • Lotodes azureum (Phil.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Dalea azurea (also called Azure Prairie Clover, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the United States. It has a slender stem and small, light blue flowers that bloom in the summer. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils in prairies and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Dalea azurea 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 azurea has small, blue 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 azurea 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 azurea

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

Dalea azurea FAQ

What is the common name of Dalea azurea?

Azure prairie clover

What is the natural habitat of Dalea azurea?

It is native to the Great Plains of North America

What is the wood of Dalea azurea 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

Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
Karl Friedrich Reiche (1860-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reiche' in the authors string.