Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.F.Macbr.) J.F.Macbr.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Candollea7: 222 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169067
Common Names
- Pale Prairie Clover
- Pale False Indigo
- Pale Indigobush
Synonyms
- Parosela galbina J.F.Macbr. [valid]
Description
Dalea galbina (also called Galbin 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 galbina is used for making baskets, mats, and other crafts. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dalea galbina is a small, purplish-blue, pea-like flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two to three leaflets.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dalea galbina is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Dalea galbina
Dalea galbina can be found in the southwestern United States, in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.
Dalea galbina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dalea galbina?
Dalea galbina
What is the common name of Dalea galbina?
Pale prairie clover
What is the natural habitat of Dalea galbina?
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