Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scandens
ID:
169795

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Houst. ex Mill.) R.T.Clausen

Source:
ildis

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club73: 83 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169124

Common Names

  • Climbing Prairie Clover
  • Climbing Dalea
  • Climbing Prairie-Clover

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Synonyms

  • Parosela scandens (Houst. ex Mill.) Rydb. [valid]
  • Psoralea scandens Houst. ex Mill. [valid]

Description

Dalea scandens (also called Climbing Prairie Clover, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 2 meters in height. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in dry, rocky hillsides and canyons.

Uses & Benefits

Dalea scandens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is drought tolerant and has a long blooming period. It is also used as a food source for wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dalea scandens var. gaumeri (Standl.) Barneby
Dalea scandens var. occidentalis (Rydb.) Barneby
Dalea scandens var. paucifolia (Coult.) Barneby
Dalea scandens var. vulneraria (Oerst.) Barneby
Dalea scandens var. scandens

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dalea scandens has small, purple flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. Its seeds are small, brown, and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single, unbranched stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalea scandens 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 scandens is drought tolerant and requires minimal care.

Where to Find Dalea scandens

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

Dalea scandens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalea scandens?

Dalea scandens

What is the common name of Dalea scandens?

Climbing Prairie Clover

What is the natural range of Dalea scandens?

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

References

Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.
Robert Theodore Clausen (1911-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.T.Clausen' in the authors string.