Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.F.Macbr.) J.F.Macbr.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Candollea7: 223 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169081
Common Names
- Jameson's Prairie Clover
- Jameson's Indigobush
- Jameson's Bush Clover
Synonyms
- Parosela jamesonii J.F.Macbr. [valid]
Description
Dalea jamesonii (also called Jameson's prairie clover, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils in grasslands, woodlands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Dalea jamesonii 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 jamesonii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dalea jamesonii 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 jamesonii
Dalea jamesonii can be found in the southwestern United States, primarily in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.
Dalea jamesonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dalea jamesonii?
Dalea jamesonii
What is the common name of Dalea jamesonii?
Jameson's prairie clover
What is the family of Dalea jamesonii?
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