Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
phleoides
ID:
194527

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Torr. & A.Gray) Shinners

Source:
ildis

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Field & Lab.17: 83 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193856

Common Names

  • Phleoides Prairie Clover
  • Prairie Clover
  • Dalea Phleoides

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Synonyms

  • Dalea phleoides phleoides [unknown]
  • Petalostemon phleoides Torr. & A.Gray [valid]
  • Kuhniastera phleodes (Torr. & A.Gray) Kuntze [valid]
  • Kuhnistera phleoides (Torr. & A.Gray) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Petalostemon glandulosus J.M.Coult. & Fisher [valid]
  • Petalostemon aphleoides M.J.Young [unknown]
  • Petalostemon candidus multifoliolatus A.Gray ex E.Hall [valid]
  • Dalea glandulosa (J.M.Coult. & Fisher) Shinners [illegitimate]

Description

Dalea phleoides (also called Prairie Clover, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has small purple flowers and grows in sandy soils in open grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Dalea phleoides is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil cover crop, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dalea phleoides is small and yellow. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened legume. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalea phleoides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Dalea phleoides

Dalea phleoides is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is found in dry, rocky soils in open areas and canyons. It is also found in grasslands and scrublands.

Dalea phleoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalea phleoides?

Dalea phleoides

What is the common name of Dalea phleoides?

Prairie dalea

What is the natural habitat of Dalea phleoides?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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