Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leporina
ID:
172638

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aiton) Bullock

Source:
ildis

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew1939: 196 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000171967

Common Names

  • Prairie Clover
  • Leporine Dalea
  • White Prairie Clover

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Synonyms

  • Psoralea leporina Aiton [valid]
  • Psoralea alopecuroides (Willd.) Poir. [valid]
  • Dalea oreophila (Cory) Cory [valid]
  • Psoralea lagopus Cav. [valid]
  • Petalostemon alopecuroides (Willd.) Pers. [valid]
  • Dalea lagopus (Cav.) Willd. [valid]
  • Dalea leporina alba (Michx.) H.D.Harr. [valid]
  • Petalostemon oreophilum Cory [unknown]
  • Dalea alba Michx. [invalid]
  • Dalea alopecuroides Willd. [valid]
  • Dalea bigelovii (Rydb.) B.L.Turner [valid]
  • Parosela lagopus Cav. [valid]
  • Parosela bigelovii Rydb. [valid]
  • Parosela costaricana Rydb. [valid]
  • Parosela leporina (Aiton) Rydb. [valid]
  • Parosela alopecuroides Rydb. [valid]
  • Parosela leporina alba J.F.Macbr. [valid]
  • Dalea linnaei Michx. [valid]
  • Dalea pedunculata Pursh [valid]
  • Dalea annua alopecuroides (Willd.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Petalostemon oreophilus Cory [unknown]
  • Psoralea pedunculata Poir. [unknown]

Description

Dalea leporina (also called Hare Dalea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a woody stem and grows in dry, sandy soils in desert scrub, grasslands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Dalea leporina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators. The plant is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dalea leporina is a small, purple, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalea leporina is a perennial plant that is native to the United States. It is found in dry, open woods, prairies, and savannas. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Dalea leporina

Dalea leporina is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Dalea leporina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalea leporina?

Dalea leporina

What is the family of Dalea leporina?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Dalea leporina?

Rabbit-foot Dalea

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

William Aiton (1731-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aiton' in the authors string.
Arthur Allman Bullock (1906-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bullock' in the authors string.