Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cyanea
ID:
169721

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
ildis

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Pittonia1: 153 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169050

Common Names

  • Blue Prairie Clover
  • Blue Dalea
  • Blue Indigobush

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Synonyms

  • Parosela cyanea (Greene) Rose [valid]

Description

Dalea cyanea (also called Blue Prairie Clover, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the United States. It has a slender stem and small, light blue flowers that bloom in the summer. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils in prairies and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Dalea cyanea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive foliage and blooms with purple flowers that attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also used as a food source for wildlife and livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dalea cyanea var. fissa (Rydb.) Barneby
Dalea cyanea var. cyanea

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dalea cyanea 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 cyanea is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed. Sow the seeds in a well-draining soil and keep the soil moist. Germination usually takes place within two weeks.

Where to Find Dalea cyanea

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

Dalea cyanea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalea cyanea?

Dalea cyanea

What is the common name of Dalea cyanea?

Blue prairie clover

What is the natural habitat of Dalea cyanea?

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

References