Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rose) Bullock
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew1939: 195 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000002256
Common Names
- Dalea Brandegeei
- Brandegeei Dalea
- Brandegeei Dalea Tree
Description
Dalea brandegeei (also called Brandegee's Dalea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is found in the Philippines. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It grows in tropical rainforest and in open forest.
Uses & Benefits
Dalea brandegeei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dalea brandegeei has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and oval shaped with a brown and white speckled pattern. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dalea brandegeei is a shrub that is best grown in well-drained, alkaline soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and cuttings should be taken in summer. Layering can be done in autumn or spring.
Where to Find Dalea brandegeei
Dalea brandegeei can be found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Dalea brandegeei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dalea brandegeei?
Dalea brandegeei
What is the natural habitat of Dalea brandegeei?
Dalea brandegeei is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
What are the uses of Dalea brandegeei?
Dalea brandegeei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
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