Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ceciliana
ID:
749866

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron2010-50: 1 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749199

Common Names

  • Dalea ceciliana
  • Cecilian Dalea
  • Ceciliana Dalea

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Description

Dalea ceciliana (also called 'Cecil's prairie clover', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States. It has compound leaves and purple flowers. It is found in dry, open grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Dalea ceciliana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dalea ceciliana has small white flowers with yellow centers that are held in clusters of up to five. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalea ceciliana is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and placed in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Dalea ceciliana requires minimal maintenance and can tolerate dry conditions.

Where to Find Dalea ceciliana

Dalea ceciliana can be found in the United States (Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas).

Dalea ceciliana FAQ

What type of plant is Dalea ceciliana?

Dalea ceciliana is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae.

Where is Dalea ceciliana found?

Dalea ceciliana is found in Mexico.

What is the natural habitat of Dalea ceciliana?

The natural habitat of Dalea ceciliana is rocky places.

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