Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tridactylites
ID:
180346

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barneby

Source:
ildis

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Brittonia40: 4 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000179675

Common Names

  • Tridactylites Dalea
  • Tridactylites Bush
  • Tridactylites Clover

Searching for Dalea tridactylites? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Dalea tridactylites (also called Tridactylites Dalea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with purple flowers. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America and is found in dry forests, woodlands and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Dalea tridactylites is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dalea tridactylites has small, bright purple flowers that are clustered together in a dense spike. The seeds are small, brown, and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with three leaflets and a single stem.

Searching for Dalea tridactylites? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Dalea tridactylites is a perennial shrub native to tropical America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Dalea tridactylites

Dalea tridactylites can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico and Central America.

Dalea tridactylites FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalea tridactylites?

Dalea tridactylites

What is the common name of Dalea tridactylites?

Three-Fingered Clover

What is the natural habitat of Dalea tridactylites?

Dry, rocky soils of the southwestern United States

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