Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minutifolia
ID:
169763

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rydb.) Harms

Source:
ildis

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Verh. Bot. Vereins Prov. Brandenburg65: 88 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169092

Common Names

  • Dalea minutifolia
  • Minutifolia Prairie Clover
  • Prairie Clover

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Synonyms

  • Parosela polycephala Rydb. [valid]
  • Parosela polycephala minutifolia (Rydb.) J.F.Macbr. [valid]
  • Dalea polycephala (Rydb.) Bullock [valid]
  • Parosela minutifolia Rydb. [valid]

Description

Dalea minutifolia (also called small-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 minutifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has a long blooming period and is drought tolerant. It is also used as a food source for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dalea minutifolia 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 minutifolia 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 minutifolia

Dalea minutifolia 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 minutifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalea minutifolia?

Dalea minutifolia

What is the common name of Dalea minutifolia?

Woolly prairie clover

What is the family of Dalea minutifolia?

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

Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.