Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
emmae
ID:
1427582

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rzed. & Calderón

Source:
WCVP Fabaceae

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex.110: 4 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001443747


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Description

Dalea emmae (also called Emma's Prairie-Clover, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the United States. It has purple flowers and grows in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Dalea emmae is a small, evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental in gardens and parks. It is also a popular hedge plant in temperate climates.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dalea emmae is yellow with a purple center. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and thin with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalea emmae is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 3m tall. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe side shoots in summer.

Where to Find Dalea emmae

Dalea emmae is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Dalea emmae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalea emmae?

Dalea emmae

What type of plant is Dalea emmae?

Dalea emmae is a shrub.

Where is Dalea emmae found?

Dalea emmae is found in Mexico.

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

Jerzy Rzedowski (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rzed.' in the authors string.