Status:
valid
Authors:
Barneby
Source:
ildis
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.27: 220 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174981
Common Names
- Transiens Dalea
- Transiens Prairie Clover
- Transiens Indigobush
Description
Dalea transiens (also called Dalea sousae, 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 transiens 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 transiens has small, bright orange flowers that appear in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dalea transiens 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 transiens
Dalea transiens 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 transiens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dalea transiens?
Dalea transiens
What is the family of Dalea transiens?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Dalea transiens?
Transient 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