Dalea lasiathera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
ildis
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Knowl.3(5): 48 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169085
Common Names
- Lasathera's Prairie Clover
- Lasathera's Indigobush
- Lasathera's Bush Clover
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- Parosela lasianthera Rydb. [unknown]
- Parosela lasiathera A.Heller [valid]
Description
Dalea lasiathera (also called woolly-leaved 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 lasiathera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive foliage and blooms with purple flowers that attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also used as a food source for wildlife and livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dalea lasiathera is a small, purple-blue to white, pea-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened legume. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dalea lasiathera 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 lasiathera
Dalea lasiathera can be found in the southwestern United States, primarily in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.
Dalea lasiathera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dalea lasiathera?
Dalea lasiathera
What is the common name of Dalea lasiathera?
Woolly prairie clover
What is the family of Dalea lasiathera?
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
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Dalea lasiathera A.Gray: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.