Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kuntzei
ID:
169753

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms ex Kuntze

Source:
ildis

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl.3(2): 59 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169082

Common Names

  • Kuntze's Prairie Clover
  • Kuntze's Indigobush
  • Kuntze's Bush Clover

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Synonyms

  • Parosela rubricaulis (Ulbr.) J.F.Macbr. [illegitimate]
  • Dalea rubricaulis Ulbr. [valid]
  • Parosela kuntzei (Harms ex Kuntze) J.F.Macbr. [valid]

Description

Dalea kuntzei (also called Kuntze'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 kuntzei 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 kuntzei 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 kuntzei 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 kuntzei

Dalea kuntzei can be found in the southwestern United States, primarily in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

Dalea kuntzei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalea kuntzei?

Dalea kuntzei

What is the common name of Dalea kuntzei?

Kuntze's prairie clover

What is the family of Dalea kuntzei?

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

Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.