Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sericocalyx
ID:
169798

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rydb.) L.Riley

Source:
ildis

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew1923: 338 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169127

Common Names

  • Sericocalyx Dalea
  • Sericocalyx Prairie Clover
  • Sericocalyx Prairie-Clover

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Synonyms

  • Parosela sericocalyx Rydb. [valid]

Description

Dalea sericocalyx (also called Velvet Dalea, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that grows up to 1.5 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 sericocalyx 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dalea sericocalyx 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 sericocalyx is a perennial shrub that grows up to 3 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 sericocalyx is drought tolerant and requires minimal care.

Where to Find Dalea sericocalyx

Dalea sericocalyx is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky soils in the Sonoran and Chihuahuan Deserts, as well as in grasslands and open woodlands.

Dalea sericocalyx FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalea sericocalyx?

Dalea sericocalyx

What is the common name of Dalea sericocalyx?

Silky-Calyx Prairie Clover

What is the natural range of Dalea sericocalyx?

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