Dalea moquehuana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.F.Macbr.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser.13(3): 370 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169095
Common Names
- Dalea moquehuana
- Moquehuana Prairie Clover
- Prairie Clover
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dalea moquehuana (also called Moquehuan 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 moquehuana is used as an ornamental plant, as a forage crop, and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dalea moquehuana has small, white or lavender flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dalea moquehuana 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 moquehuana
Dalea moquehuana is native to the Mexican states of Sonora and Chihuahua.
Dalea moquehuana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dalea moquehuana?
Dalea moquehuana
What is the common name of Dalea moquehuana?
Moquehuana prairie clover
What is the family of Dalea moquehuana?
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
James Francis Macbride (1892-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Macbr.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Dalea moquehuana J.F.Macbr.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.