Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
exserta
ID:
169732

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rydb.) Gentry

Source:
ildis

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Publ. Carnegie Inst. Wash.527: 138 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169061

Common Names

  • Upright Prairie Clover
  • Exserta Dalea
  • Upright Dalea

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Synonyms

  • Dalea elata M.Martens & Galeotti [illegitimate]
  • Parosela exserta Rydb. [valid]
  • Dalea lagopus sensu auct. [deprecated]

Description

Dalea exserta (also called Exserted 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 exserta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its drought tolerance and as a soil stabilizer in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dalea exserta has small, white or lavender flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalea exserta 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 exserta

Dalea exserta is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Dalea exserta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalea exserta?

Dalea exserta

What is the common name of Dalea exserta?

Exserted prairie clover

What is the natural habitat of Dalea exserta?

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

Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.
Howard Scott Gentry (1903-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gentry' in the authors string.