Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bicolor
ID:
169709

Status:
valid

Authors:
Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1809

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl.: 787 (1809)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169038

Common Names

  • Bicolor Prairie Clover
  • Two-colored Dalea
  • Two-colored Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Parosela seemanni (S.Watson) Rose [unknown]
  • Dalea seemanni S.Watson [unknown]
  • Dalea thymoides Schltdl. & Cham. [deprecated]
  • Parosela bicolor (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Rydb. [valid]
  • Dalea seemannii seemannii [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Dalea bicolor 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dalea bicolor var. argyrea (A.Gray) Barneby
Dalea bicolor var. canescens (M.Martens & Galeotti) Barneby
Dalea bicolor var. naviculifolia (Hemsl.) Barneby
Dalea bicolor var. orcuttiana Barneby
Dalea bicolor var. bicolor

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dalea bicolor has small, white or lavender flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalea bicolor 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 bicolor

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

Dalea bicolor FAQ

What is the common name of Dalea bicolor?

Bicolor prairie clover

What is the natural habitat of Dalea bicolor?

It is native to the Great Plains of North America

What is the wood of Dalea bicolor 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

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humb.' in the authors string.
Aimé Bonpland (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonpl.' in the authors string.