Status:
valid
Authors:
Barneby
Source:
ildis
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.27: 407 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174920
Common Names
- Dalea Bacchantum
- Bacchantum Dalea
- Bacchantum's Dalea
Description
Dalea bacchantum (also called Bacchus Sage, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It typically grows in dry, rocky, or sandy soils in tropical and subtropical climates.
Uses & Benefits
Dalea bacchantum has been used as a medicinal plant, as a source of food, and as a source of fiber for making rope and baskets.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dalea bacchantum has yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seed is small, dark brown and flat. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dalea bacchantum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it once a month.
Where to Find Dalea bacchantum
Dalea bacchantum is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in the rainforests of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Dalea bacchantum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dalea bacchantum?
Dalea bacchantum
What is the common name of Dalea bacchantum?
Bacchant Dalea
What is the natural habitat of Dalea bacchantum?
Dry, sandy, or gravelly soils in open areas, such as hillsides, roadsides, and open woodlands
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