Dalea holwayi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rose
Source:
tro
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb.8: 304 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001060037
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dalea holwayi (also called Holway's Dalea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of the world. It has small, yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, such as hillsides and cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Dalea holwayi is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties in treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Dalea holwayi flower is a yellow-orange color with a curved shape and a long, thin stem. The seed is a small, brown, oval shape. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dalea holwayi is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-draining medium. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Dalea holwayi
Dalea holwayi is native to North America and can be found in the wild in the United States and Mexico.
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
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Dalea holwayi Rose: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.