Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melantha
ID:
169762

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Schauer

Source:
ildis

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Linnaea20: 746 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169091

Common Names

  • Dalea melantha
  • Melantha Prairie Clover
  • Prairie Clover

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Synonyms

  • Parosela melantha (S.Schauer) Rydb. [valid]

Description

Dalea melantha (also called melantha 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 melantha 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dalea melantha var. berlandieri (A.Gray) Barneby
Dalea melantha var. melantha
Dalea melantha var. cineracea Barneby
Dalea melantha var. pubens Barneby

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dalea melantha 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalea melantha 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 melantha

Dalea melantha is native to the southwestern United States, primarily in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. It can be found in dry, rocky soils in open areas such as prairies and deserts.

Dalea melantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalea melantha?

Dalea melantha

What is the common name of Dalea melantha?

Woolly prairie clover

What is the family of Dalea melantha?

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