Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hegewischiana
ID:
169744

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steud.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Nomencl. Bot., ed. 2, 1: 480 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169073

Common Names

  • Hegewisch's Prairie Clover
  • Hegewisch's Dalea
  • Hegewisch's Indigo Bush

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Synonyms

  • Parosela schaffneri (Hemsl.) Rose [valid]
  • Dalea laxiflora Schltdl. [illegitimate]
  • Dalea schaffneri Hemsl. [valid]
  • Dalea rosea D.Dietr. [illegitimate]
  • Parosela campylostachya Rose [valid]
  • Parosela hegewischiana (Steud.) Rydb. [valid]
  • Parosela lasiostoma Rose [valid]

Description

Dalea hegewischiana (also called Hegewisch's 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 hegewischiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dalea hegewischiana 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 hegewischiana 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 hegewischiana

Dalea hegewischiana is native to the southwestern United States, primarily in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. It can be found in dry, rocky soils in open areas such as prairies and deserts.

Dalea hegewischiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalea hegewischiana?

Dalea hegewischiana

What is the common name of Dalea hegewischiana?

Hegewisch's prairie clover

What is the natural habitat of Dalea hegewischiana?

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