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J.Leonard
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WFO Identifier:
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Common Names
- Engler's Didelotia
- Englerin Didelotia
- Engleri Didelotia
Description
Didelotia engleri (also called Engler's delotia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala and is found in dry open habitats. It has small, white flowers and linear leaves with a hairy surface.
Uses & Benefits
Didelotia engleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a cover crop and forage crop, as well as for erosion control and weed control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Didelotia engleri has small yellow flowers with four petals and a single style. The seeds are small, black and flattened. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Didelotia engleri can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Didelotia engleri
Didelotia engleri is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Didelotia engleri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Didelotia engleri?
Didelotia engleri
What is the common name of Didelotia engleri?
Engler's Didelotia
What is the natural habitat of Didelotia engleri?
Tropical and subtropical dry forests
Species in the Didelotia genus
Didelotia africana,
Didelotia afzelii,
Didelotia brevipaniculata,
Didelotia engleriniculata,
Didelotia engleri,
Didelotia engleri,
Didelotia idae,
Didelotia ledermannii,
Didelotia letouzeyi,
Didelotia minutiflora,
Didelotia pauli-sitai,
Didelotia unifoliolata,
Didelotia morelii,
Didelotia pauli-sitai,
Didelotia korupensis,
Didelotia gracillima,
Species in the Fabaceae family