Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lutea
ID:
184198

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cav.) Willd.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4, 3: 1341 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000183527

Common Names

  • Dalea Lutea
  • Yellow Prairie Clover
  • Yellow Prairie Dalea

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Synonyms

  • Psoralea lutea Cav. [illegitimate]
  • Parosela lutea Cav. [valid]

Description

Dalea lutea (also called Yellow Prairie Clover, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a slender stem and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Dalea lutea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used for medicinal purposes, as it is known to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dalea lutea var. arsenei (J.F.Macbr.) Barneby
Dalea lutea var. gigantea (Rose) Barneby
Dalea lutea var. longispica Rzed. & Calderón
Dalea lutea var. lutea

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dalea lutea has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalea lutea is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows best in well-drained, sandy soils in full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 10 cm tall. The plant can also be propagated by division in spring.

Where to Find Dalea lutea

Dalea lutea is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Dalea lutea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalea lutea?

Dalea lutea

What is the common name of Dalea lutea?

Yellow Prairie Clover

What is the family of Dalea lutea?

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

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.