Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpusii
ID:
169787

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brandegee

Source:
ildis

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Erythea7: 2 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169116

Common Names

  • Purpus' Prairie Clover
  • Purpus' Dalea
  • Purpus' Prairie Clover

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Synonyms

  • Parosela purpusi (Brandegee) Rose [unknown]
  • Parosela purpusii (Brandegee) Rose [unknown]

Description

Dalea purpusii (also called Purpus' 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 purpusii is a drought-tolerant plant that can be used as an ornamental in gardens and landscapes. It is also a good source of nectar for bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dalea purpusii has small, white or lavender flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalea purpusii is a perennial shrub that grows up to 4 feet tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Dalea purpusii is drought tolerant and requires minimal care.

Where to Find Dalea purpusii

Dalea purpusii can be found in the southwestern United States, primarily in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.

Dalea purpusii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalea purpusii?

Dalea purpusii

What is the common name of Dalea purpusii?

Purpus' Prairie Clover

What is the natural range of Dalea purpusii?

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