Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachystachya
ID:
169710

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
ildis

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Knowl.5(6): 39 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169039

Common Names

  • Short-spike Dalea
  • Short-spike Prairie Clover
  • Short-spike Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Dalea lemmoni A.Gray [unknown]
  • Parosela brachystachya (A.Gray) A.Heller [valid]
  • Parosela lemmoni (Parry ex A.Gray) A.Heller [valid]
  • Dalea lemmonii Parry ex A.Gray [valid]
  • Parosela brachystachys (A.Gray) A.Heller [unknown]

Description

Dalea brachystachya (also called Short-spike 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 brachystachya is a shrub used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a source of fiber for weaving.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dalea brachystachya is a small, purple-blue flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalea brachystachya 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 brachystachya

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

Dalea brachystachya FAQ

What is the common name of Dalea brachystachya?

Brachystachya prairie clover

What is the natural habitat of Dalea brachystachya?

It is native to the Great Plains of North America

What is the wood of Dalea brachystachya 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