Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carthagenensis
ID:
169715

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) J.F.Macbr.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser.13(3): 375 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169044

Common Names

  • Carthage Dalea
  • Carthage Prairie Clover
  • Carthage Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Dalea carthaginensis typica R.T.Clausen [invalid]
  • Parosela carthagenensis (Jacq.) Killip [unknown]
  • Parosela domingensis (DC.) Millsp. [unknown]
  • Psoralea carthagenensis Jacq. [unknown]
  • Psoralea enneaphylla Jacq. [unknown]
  • Dalea domingensis DC. [unknown]
  • Dalea enneaphylla Bert. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Dalea emphysodes emphysodes [unknown]
  • Parosela carthaginensis (Jacq.) Killip [unknown]
  • Psoralea carthaginensis Jacq. [unknown]

Description

Dalea carthagenensis (also called Carthage 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 carthagenensis 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dalea carthagenensis var. barbata (Oerst.) Barneby
Dalea carthagenensis var. capitulata (Rydb.) Barneby
Dalea carthagenensis var. trichocalyx (Ulbr.) Barneby
Dalea carthagenensis var. pilocarpa (Rusby) Barneby
Dalea carthagenensis var. microphylla (Kunth) Govaerts
Dalea carthagenensis var. carthagenensis
Dalea carthagenensis var. isthmicola Barneby
Dalea carthagenensis var. portoricana Barneby

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dalea carthagenensis 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 carthagenensis 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 carthagenensis

Dalea carthagenensis is native to the Caribbean and can be found in the dry forests of the region.

Dalea carthagenensis FAQ

What are the growth requirements of Dalea carthagenensis?

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

What is the best way to propagate Dalea carthagenensis?

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

How often should Dalea carthagenensis be watered?

Dalea carthagenensis 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

James Francis Macbride (1892-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Macbr.' in the authors string.
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.