Status:
valid
Authors:
J.R.Allison
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Castanea66: 166 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000637133
Common Names
- Dalea cahaba
- Cahaba Dalea
- Cahaba Prairie Clover
Description
Dalea cahaba (also called Cahaba prairie clover, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States, and is found in Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi. It grows in dry prairies, at altitudes of 0 to 300 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Dalea cahaba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dalea cahaba is a white or yellowish-white, fragrant flower. The seed is a small, black, flat, and oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dalea cahaba is a perennial plant that can be propagated through seeds or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 25°F (-4°C). It needs regular watering and fertilizing to keep it healthy.
Where to Find Dalea cahaba
Dalea cahaba is native to the southeastern United States.
Dalea cahaba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dalea cahaba?
Dalea cahaba
What is the family of Dalea cahaba?
Fabaceae
What is the natural habitat of Dalea cahaba?
Prairies, woodlands, and disturbed habitats
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
James R. Allison: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Allison' in the authors string.