Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mountjoyae
ID:
1323740

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Woods

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron2013-23: 1 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336194

Common Names

  • Dalea mountjoyae
  • Mountjoy's Prairie Clover
  • Mountjoy's Dalea

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Description

Dalea mountjoyae (also called Mountjoy's Dalea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has an erect stem and ovate leaves with serrated margins. It grows in montane forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Dalea mountjoyae is used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and headache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dalea mountjoyae has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalea mountjoyae is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted. It can also be propagated from seed, but it is more difficult and the germination rate is lower.

Where to Find Dalea mountjoyae

Dalea mountjoyae is native to Mexico and can be found in the Yucatan Peninsula.

Dalea mountjoyae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalea mountjoyae?

Dalea mountjoyae

What type of plant is Dalea mountjoyae?

Dalea mountjoyae is a shrub.

Where is Dalea mountjoyae found?

Dalea mountjoyae is found in Mexico.

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

Michael Woods: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Woods' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Dalea mountjoyae M.Woods: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.