Status:
valid
Authors:
A.E.Estrada & Villarreal
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Brittonia66: 151 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330004
Common Names
- Dalea Janosensis
- Janosensis's Dalea
- Janosensis Dalea
Description
Dalea janosensis (also called Dalea, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, from Mexico to Argentina, and is found in tropical and subtropical habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dalea janosensis is an edible plant that can be used as a vegetable. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as headaches and stomachaches. It is also used as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dalea janosensis has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a long stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dalea janosensis can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.
Where to Find Dalea janosensis
Dalea janosensis is native to Mexico.
Dalea janosensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dalea janosensis?
Dalea janosensis
What is the natural habitat of Dalea janosensis?
Moist forests and grasslands
What is the distribution range of Dalea janosensis?
Southern Mexico and Central America
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