Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuniculo-caudata
ID:
169720

Status:
valid

Authors:
Paul G.Wilson

Source:
ildis

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.13: 158 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169049

Common Names

  • Rabbit-Tail Prairie Clover
  • Rabbit-Tail Dalea
  • Rabbit-Tail Indigobush

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Description

Dalea cuniculo-caudata (also called Rabbit-tail 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 cuniculo-caudata 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dalea cuniculo-caudata 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 cuniculo-caudata 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 cuniculo-caudata

Dalea cuniculo-caudata is native to Mexico and can be found in the tropical deciduous forests of the region.

Dalea cuniculo-caudata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalea cuniculo-caudata?

Dalea cuniculo-caudata

What is the common name of Dalea cuniculo-caudata?

Rabbit-tail prairie clover

What is the natural habitat of Dalea cuniculo-caudata?

Dry prairies, open woodlands, and roadsides

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