Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
uniflora
ID:
1252444

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Barneby) G.L.Nesom

Source:
tro

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Phytologia73: 427 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251782

Common Names

  • Dalea uniflora
  • Uniflora Dalea
  • Uniflora's Dalea

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Description

Dalea uniflora (also called 'One-flowered Dalea', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1m tall. It has white flowers and is found in wet forests and near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Dalea uniflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dalea uniflora is a small, white, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalea uniflora is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized lightly.

Where to Find Dalea uniflora

Dalea uniflora can be found in Central and South America.

Dalea uniflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalea uniflora?

Dalea uniflora

What is the common name of Dalea uniflora?

One-flowered Prairie Clover

Where is Dalea uniflora native to?

Southern Mexico and Central America

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

Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.
Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.