Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
floridana
ID:
1414387

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rydb.) Diggs & Weakley

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas11: 304 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001426852

Common Names

  • Dalea floridana
  • Florida Prairie Clover
  • Florida Dalea

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Description

Dalea floridana (also called Florida Dalea, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to North America. It has small, oval leaves and grows in dry, sandy soils in open woods, fields, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Dalea floridana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dalea floridana is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalea floridana is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Dalea floridana

Dalea floridana is native to temperate regions of North America, including the United States and Canada.

Dalea floridana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalea floridana?

Dalea floridana

What is the common name of Dalea floridana?

Florida prairie clover

What is the natural habitat of Dalea floridana?

Dry, sandy soils in prairies, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

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.
George Minor Diggs (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diggs' in the authors string.
Alan Stuart Weakley (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weakley' in the authors string.