Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
confusa
ID:
175600

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rydb.) Barneby

Source:
ildis

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.27: 202 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174929

Common Names

  • Confused Prairie Clover
  • Confused Dalea
  • Confused Indigobush

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Synonyms

  • Petalostemon confusus Rydb. [valid]

Description

Dalea confusa (also called Confused Sage, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It typically grows in dry, rocky, or sandy soils in tropical and subtropical climates.

Uses & Benefits

Dalea confusa has been used as a medicinal plant, as a source of food, and as a source of fiber for making rope and baskets.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dalea confusa var. confusa
Dalea confusa var. hexandra Barneby

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dalea confusa has yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seed is small, dark brown and flat. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalea confusa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it once a month.

Where to Find Dalea confusa

Dalea confusa is native to Mexico and can be found in the Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range.

Dalea confusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalea confusa?

Dalea confusa

What is the common name of Dalea confusa?

Confused prairie clover

What is the family of Dalea confusa?

Fabaceae

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

Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.
Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.