Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
neomexicana
ID:
169773

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) Cory

Source:
ildis

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Rhodora38: 406 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169102



Common Names

  • New Mexico Prairie Clover
  • New Mexico Prairie-clover
  • New Mexico Dalea


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Synonyms

  • Dalea mollis neomexicana A.Gray [valid]
  • Parosela mollis neomexicana (A.Gray) J.F.Macbr. [valid]
  • Parosela neomexicana (A.Gray) A.Heller [valid]
  • Dalea neomexicana neomexicana [unknown]

Description

Dalea neomexicana (also called New Mexico prairie clover, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils in grasslands, woodlands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Dalea neomexicana is used as an ornamental plant, as a forage crop, and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dalea neomexicana var. longipila (Rydb.) Barneby
Dalea neomexicana var. neomexicana
Dalea neomexicana var. megaladenia Barneby

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dalea neomexicana has small, white or lavender flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalea neomexicana is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed. Sow the seeds in a well-draining soil and keep the soil moist. Germination usually takes place within two weeks.

Where to Find Dalea neomexicana

Dalea neomexicana can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Dalea neomexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalea neomexicana?

Dalea neomexicana

What is the common name of Dalea neomexicana?

New Mexico prairie clover

What is the family of Dalea neomexicana?

Fabaceae

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

Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Victor Louis Cory (1880-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cory' in the authors string.