Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trochilina
ID:
170874

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brandegee

Source:
ildis

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci., ser. 2, 3: 220 (1892 publ. 1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170203

Common Names

  • Hummingbird Clover
  • Hummingbird Dalea
  • Hummingbird Prairie Clover

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Synonyms

  • Parosela trochilina (Brandegee) Rose [valid]
  • Dalea seemannii trochilina (Brandegee) Wiggins [valid]

Description

Dalea trochilina (also called Hummingbird Dalea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has small, purple flowers and long, narrow leaves. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils, and is found in prairies, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Dalea trochilina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dalea trochilina has small, purple flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalea trochilina is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring and can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is tolerant of drought.

Where to Find Dalea trochilina

Dalea trochilina can be found in the southwestern United States, primarily in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

Dalea trochilina FAQ

What type of soil does Dalea trochilina prefer?

Dalea trochilina prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soil.

What is the growth rate of Dalea trochilina?

Dalea trochilina has a slow to moderate growth rate.

How much sunlight does Dalea trochilina need?

Dalea trochilina needs full sun to partial shade.

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