Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
strobilacea
ID:
175650

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barneby

Source:
ildis

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Brittonia33: 508 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174979

Common Names

  • Strobilacea Prairie Clover
  • Strobilacea Dalea
  • Strobilacea Prairie Clover

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Description

Dalea strobilacea (also called Dalea nemaphyllidia, 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 strobilacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dalea strobilacea 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 strobilacea is a perennial shrub that grows to a height of 1-3 feet. It is a drought-tolerant plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in the spring and cuttings should be taken in the summer.

Where to Find Dalea strobilacea

Dalea strobilacea 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 strobilacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalea strobilacea?

Dalea strobilacea

What is the family of Dalea strobilacea?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Dalea strobilacea?

Coneflower 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