Status:
valid
Authors:
Barneby
Source:
ildis
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.27: 443 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174947
Common Names
- Gypsophila Prairie Clover
- Gypsophila Dalea
- Chalk Dalea
Description
Dalea gypsophila (also called Dalea searlsiae, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It grows in dry, rocky areas, often in limestone soils.
Uses & Benefits
Dalea gypsophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dalea gypsophila has small, bright pink flowers that appear in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dalea gypsophila is a shrub native to the Chihuahuan Desert of Mexico. It is drought-tolerant and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is not frost-tolerant.
Where to Find Dalea gypsophila
Dalea gypsophila is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, sandy soils.
Dalea gypsophila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dalea gypsophila?
Dalea gypsophila
What is the common name of Dalea gypsophila?
Gypsophila prairie clover
What is the family of Dalea gypsophila?
Fabaceae
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