Dalea wigginsii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Barneby
Source:
ildis
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.27: 464 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174990
Common Names
- Wigginsii Dalea
- Wigginsii Prairie Clover
- Wigginsii Indigobush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dalea wigginsii (also called Dalea nobilis, 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 wigginsii 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 wigginsii has small, bright purple flowers that appear in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dalea wigginsii 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 wigginsii
Dalea wigginsii is native to the southwestern United States, including Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah, and New Mexico.
Dalea wigginsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dalea wigginsii?
Dalea wigginsii
What is the family of Dalea wigginsii?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Dalea wigginsii?
Wiggins' 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
References
Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Dalea wigginsii Barneby: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.