Dalea brandegei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rose) Bullock
Source:
ildis
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1939(4): 195. [7 Jun 1939]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169040
Common Names
- Brandegee's Dalea
- Brandegee's Prairie Clover
- Brandegee's Daisy
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- Parosela brandegei Rose [unknown]
Description
Dalea brandegei (also called Brandegee's 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 brandegei is an ornamental shrub used 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 brandegei 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dalea brandegei 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 brandegei
Dalea brandegei is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.
Dalea brandegei FAQ
What is the common name of Dalea brandegei?
Brandegei prairie clover
What is the natural habitat of Dalea brandegei?
It is native to the Great Plains of North America
What is the wood of Dalea brandegei 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
The Plant List v1.1 record ild-15374: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
Arthur Allman Bullock (1906-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bullock' in the authors string.