Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caeciliae
ID:
169712

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
ildis

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Verh. Bot. Vereins Prov. Brandenburg65: 87 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169041

Common Names

  • Cecilia's Dalea
  • Cecilia's Prairie Clover
  • Cecilia's Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Parosela caeciliae Standl. [valid]

Description

Dalea caeciliae (also called Caecilia'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 caeciliae 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 caeciliae 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 caeciliae 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 caeciliae

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

Dalea caeciliae FAQ

What are the growth requirements of Dalea caeciliae?

Dalea caeciliae requires full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

What is the best way to propagate Dalea caeciliae?

Dalea caeciliae can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division.

How often should Dalea caeciliae be watered?

Dalea caeciliae should be watered deeply once a week during the growing season and less often in the winter.

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