Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obreniformis
ID:
175631

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rydb.) Barneby

Source:
ildis

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.27: 197 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174960

Common Names

  • Obrein dalea
  • Dalea obreniformis
  • Obrein prairie clover

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Synonyms

  • Petalostemon obreniformis Rydb. [valid]

Description

Dalea obreniformis (also called Dalea verna, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It grows in dry, rocky areas, often in limestone soils.

Uses & Benefits

Dalea obreniformis is used for erosion control and as an ornamental plant. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dalea obreniformis has small, bright blue flowers that appear in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalea obreniformis is a shrub native to the Chihuahuan Desert of Mexico. It is drought-tolerant and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is not frost-tolerant.

Where to Find Dalea obreniformis

Dalea obreniformis is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in the states of Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Sonora. It grows in dry, rocky soils in desert scrub and grassland habitats.

Dalea obreniformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalea obreniformis?

Dalea obreniformis

What is the common name of Dalea obreniformis?

Obreniformis prairie clover

What is the family of Dalea obreniformis?

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.
Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.