Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carnea
ID:
171139

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Michx.) Poir.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
G.-F.Cuvier, Dict. Sci. Nat., ed. 2.12: 462 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170468

Common Names

  • Pink Prairie Clover
  • Pink Dalea
  • Pink Catclaw

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Synonyms

  • Psoralea carnea (Michx.) Poir. [valid]
  • Kuhnistera carnea (Michx.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Petalostemon carneum Michx. [valid]

Description

Dalea carnea (also called Pink Prairie Clover, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in dry forests and scrublands. It has oval-shaped leaves and small pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Dalea carnea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a windbreak, for erosion control, and as a soil stabilizer.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dalea carnea var. albida (Torr. & A.Gray) Barneby
Dalea carnea var. carnea

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dalea carnea has small, yellowish-white flowers, with a single seed in each pod. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalea carnea is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Dalea carnea

Dalea carnea is native to the United States and can be found in the states of Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, and Nebraska.

Dalea carnea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalea carnea?

Dalea carnea

What is the common name of Dalea carnea?

Pink Prairie Clover

Where is Dalea carnea found?

Dalea carnea is found in North America

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