Dalea humifusa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Pl. Hartw.: 170 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169077
Common Names
- Humifusa's Prairie Clover
- Humifusa's Dalea
- Humifusa's Indigo Bush
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- Parosela humifusa (Benth.) J.F.Macbr. [valid]
- Parosela humifusa anatona J.F.Macbr. [valid]
- Dalea humifusa anatona J.F.Macbr. [valid]
Description
Dalea humifusa (also called Spreading 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 humifusa 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 humifusa 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dalea humifusa 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 humifusa
Dalea humifusa can be found in the southwestern United States, primarily in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.
Dalea humifusa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dalea humifusa?
Dalea humifusa
What is the common name of Dalea humifusa?
Prairie clover
What is the family of Dalea humifusa?
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
References
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Dalea humifusa Benth.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.