Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuifolia
ID:
169803

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) Shinners

Source:
ildis

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Field & Lab.17: 84 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169132

Common Names

  • Thin-leaved Prairie Clover
  • Thin-leaved Dalea
  • Thin-leaved Indigo

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Synonyms

  • Kuhnistera tenuifolia (A.Gray) Kuntze [valid]
  • Petalostemon porterianus Small [valid]
  • Petalostemon rothrockii Rydb. [valid]
  • Petalostemon tenuifolium A.Gray [unknown]
  • Petalostemon tenuifolius A.Gray [valid]

Description

Dalea tenuifolia (also called Slender-leaved 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 tenuifolia 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 tenuifolia 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 tenuifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun and require well-draining soil.

Where to Find Dalea tenuifolia

Dalea tenuifolia 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 tenuifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalea tenuifolia?

Dalea tenuifolia

What is the common name of Dalea tenuifolia?

Slender-Leaved Prairie Clover

What is the natural range of Dalea tenuifolia?

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

Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Lloyd Herbert Shinners (1918-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shinners' in the authors string.