Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viridiflora
ID:
170879

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
ildis

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts21: 448 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170208

Common Names

  • Green-Flowered Prairie Clover
  • Green-Flowered Dalea
  • Green-Flowered Indigobush

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Synonyms

  • Parosela viridiflora (S.Watson) Rose [valid]

Description

Dalea viridiflora (also called Green-Flowered 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 viridiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dalea viridiflora has small purple flowers with five petals and a short, curved seed pod. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalea viridiflora is a perennial shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall. The plant should be grown in full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Dalea viridiflora

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

Dalea viridiflora FAQ

What type of soil does Dalea viridiflora prefer?

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

What is the growth rate of Dalea viridiflora?

Dalea viridiflora has a slow to moderate growth rate.

How much sunlight does Dalea viridiflora need?

Dalea viridiflora 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

References