Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zimapanica
ID:
170882

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Schauer

Source:
ildis

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Linnaea20: 746 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170211

Common Names

  • Zimapan Prairie Clover
  • Dalea zimapanica
  • Zimapan Dalea

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Synonyms

  • Psoralea luteola Sessé & Moc. [valid]
  • Parosela zimapanica (S.Schauer) Rydb. [valid]
  • Dalea lanata Sessé & Moc. ex G.Don [illegitimate]
  • Parosela diversicolor Rydb. [valid]

Description

Dalea zimapanica (also called Zimapan 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 zimapanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dalea zimapanica 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 zimapanica 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 zimapanica

Dalea zimapanica is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Dalea zimapanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalea zimapanica?

Dalea zimapanica

What is the common name of Dalea zimapanica?

Zimapan Prairie Clover

Where is Dalea zimapanica native to?

Mexico

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