Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pectinata
ID:
169778

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
ildis

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Mimoses: 169 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169107

Common Names

  • Pectinata Dalea
  • Fringed Dalea
  • Fringed Prairie Clover

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Synonyms

  • Parosela pectinata (Kunth) Rose [valid]

Description

Dalea pectinata (also called pectinate 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 pectinata 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 pectinata has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalea pectinata 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 pectinata

Dalea pectinata is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Dalea pectinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalea pectinata?

Dalea pectinata

What is the common name of Dalea pectinata?

Comb-leaf prairie clover

What is the family of Dalea pectinata?

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