Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cav.) Willd.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1802
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4, 3: 1340 (1802)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000184484
Common Names
- Dalea reclinata
- Reclinata dalea
- Sicklepod Dalea
Synonyms
- Parosela pilifera Rydb. [valid]
- Parosela townsendii Rydb. [valid]
- Dalea pilifera (Rydb.) Bullock [valid]
- Dalea argyrotricha Paul G.Wilson [valid]
- Petalostemon reclinatus (Cav.) Steud. [unknown]
- Parosela reclinata Rydb. [valid]
- Psoralea reclinata Cav. [valid]
Description
Dalea reclinata (also called Reclined Prairie Clover, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas, often in open meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Dalea reclinata is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. Its leaves are used as a fodder for livestock, and its flowers are used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dalea reclinata are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dalea reclinata is a low-growing, clump-forming perennial that grows up to 12 inches (30 cm) tall. It is hardy in USDA Zones 5-9 and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and divisions can be taken in the fall.
Where to Find Dalea reclinata
Dalea reclinata is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Dalea reclinata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dalea reclinata?
Dalea reclinata
What is the common name of Dalea reclinata?
Reclined Dalea
What is the natural habitat of Dalea reclinata?
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