Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
multiflora
ID:
169768

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nutt.) Shinners

Source:
ildis

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Field & Lab.17: 82 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169097

Common Names

  • Many-flowered Prairie Clover
  • Many-flowered Prairie-clover
  • Many-flowered Dalea

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Synonyms

  • Kuhnistera candida multiflora (Nutt.) Rydb. [valid]
  • Kuhnistera multiflora (Nutt.) A.Heller [valid]
  • Petalostemon multiflorum Nutt. [unknown]
  • Petalostemon multiflorus Nutt. [unknown]

Description

Dalea multiflora (also called many-flowered 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 multiflora 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 multiflora 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalea multiflora is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed. Sow the seeds in a well-draining soil and keep the soil moist. Germination usually takes place within two weeks.

Where to Find Dalea multiflora

Dalea multiflora can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Dalea multiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalea multiflora?

Dalea multiflora

What is the common name of Dalea multiflora?

Many-flowered prairie clover

What is the family of Dalea multiflora?

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

Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
Lloyd Herbert Shinners (1918-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shinners' in the authors string.