Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nana
ID:
169770

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torr. ex A.Gray

Source:
ildis

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts, n.s., 4(1): 31 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169099

Common Names

  • Dwarf Prairie Clover
  • Dwarf Prairie-clover
  • Dwarf Dalea

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Synonyms

  • Parosela nana (Torr. ex A.Gray) A.Heller [valid]
  • Dalea nana nana [unknown]

Description

Dalea nana (also called dwarf 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 nana 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 nana 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 nana 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 nana

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

Dalea nana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalea nana?

Dalea nana

What is the common name of Dalea nana?

Dwarf prairie clover

What is the family of Dalea nana?

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

Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.