Status:
valid
Authors:
Rusby
Source:
ildis
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club3: 18 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169106
Common Names
- Pazensis Dalea
- Paz Dalea
- Paz Prairie Clover
Synonyms
- Parosela pazensis (Rusby) J.F.Macbr. [valid]
- Parosela oblongifolia Rusby [valid]
- Dalea antana J.F.Macbr. [valid]
Description
Dalea pazensis (also called Paz 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 pazensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control, as it is a fast-growing plant that can withstand drought and poor soils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dalea pazensis has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dalea pazensis 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 pazensis
Dalea pazensis is native to the Mexican state of Puebla.
Dalea pazensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dalea pazensis?
Dalea pazensis
What is the common name of Dalea pazensis?
Paz prairie clover
What is the family of Dalea pazensis?
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