Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polystachya
ID:
175638

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barneby

Source:
ildis

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.27: 315 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174967

Common Names

  • Silky Prairie Clover
  • Silver Prairie Clover
  • Silverleaf Dalea

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Synonyms

  • Parosela roseiflora Rydb. [valid]
  • Psoralea polystachya Moc. & Sessé [illegitimate]
  • Dalea lagopina (Rydb.) Gentry [valid]
  • Dalea roseiflora (Rydb.) L.Riley [valid]
  • Parosela lagopina Rydb. [valid]
  • Parosela longifolia Rydb. [valid]

Description

Dalea polystachya (also called Dalea mexiae, 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 polystachya is used for erosion control, as a drought-tolerant ornamental plant, and to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dalea polystachya has small, bright purple 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 polystachya 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 polystachya

Dalea polystachya is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is found in dry, rocky soils in the Sonoran and Chihuahuan Deserts. It is also found in the states of Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Chihuahua.

Dalea polystachya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalea polystachya?

Dalea polystachya

What is the family of Dalea polystachya?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Dalea polystachya?

Manyflower Prairie Clover

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

Martín Sessé y Lacasta (1751-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sessé' in the authors string.
José Mariano Mociño (1757-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moc.' in the authors string.
Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.