Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bartonii
ID:
175592

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barneby

Source:
ildis

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.27: 239 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174921

Common Names

  • Barton's Prairie Clover
  • Barton's Dalea
  • Barton's Indigobush

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Synonyms

  • Dalea bartoni Barneby [unknown]

Description

Dalea bartonii (also called Barton's 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 bartonii 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 bartonii 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalea bartonii 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 bartonii

Dalea bartonii is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in the rainforests of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Dalea bartonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalea bartonii?

Dalea bartonii

What is the common name of Dalea bartonii?

Barton's Dalea

What is the natural habitat of Dalea bartonii?

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