Didelotia minutiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
(A.Chev.) J.Léonard
Source:
ildis
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles22: 206 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000167040
Common Names
- Minutiflora Didelotia
- Minutiflora
- Didelotia Minutiflora
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- Zingania minutiflora A.Chev. [valid]
Description
Didelotia minutiflora (also called small-flowered clover, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has small, white flowers and is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Didelotia minutiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in landscaping. It can be used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Didelotia minutiflora is small, yellow and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are slender and have small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Didelotia minutiflora is a shrub native to South America. It is best propagated from seed, which should be planted in a well-drained soil in a warm, sunny location. It can also be propagated by cuttings or air layering. It prefers full sun and needs regular watering.
Where to Find Didelotia minutiflora
Didelotia minutiflora is native to Africa, from Senegal south to Angola and east to Ethiopia. It is found in moist, open areas, such as meadows, grasslands, and streambanks.
Didelotia minutiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Didelotia minutiflora?
Didelotia minutiflora
What is the common name of Didelotia minutiflora?
Small-Flowered Clover
What is the family of Didelotia minutiflora?
Fabaceae
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
References
Auguste Chevalier (1873-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Chev.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Didelotia minutiflora (A.Chev.) J.Léonard: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.