Status:
valid
Authors:
Gentry
Source:
ildis
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Madroño10: 232 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169109
Common Names
- Pinetorum Dalea
- Pinetorum Prairie Clover
- Pinetorum Dalea
Description
Dalea pinetorum (also called Pinetorum 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 pinetorum 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Dalea pinetorum var. pinetorum
Dalea pinetorum var. anilantha Barneby
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dalea pinetorum 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 pinetorum 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 pinetorum
Dalea pinetorum is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Dalea pinetorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dalea pinetorum?
Dalea pinetorum
What is the common name of Dalea pinetorum?
Pinetop Prairie Clover
What is the natural range of Dalea pinetorum?
Southwestern United States and northern Mexico
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