Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coerulea
ID:
184901

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) Schinz & Thell.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Sci. Nat. Neuchâtel5: 370 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000184230

Common Names

  • Coerulea Dalea
  • Coerulea Indigo-bush
  • Coerulea Prairie Clover

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Synonyms

  • Tephrosia coerulea (L.f.) Pers. [valid]
  • Dalea mutisii Kunth [illegitimate]
  • Parosela coerulea J.F.Macbr. [valid]
  • Galega coerulea L.f. [valid]
  • Dalea caerulea L.f. [unknown]

Description

Dalea coerulea (also called Blue Prairie Clover, among many other common names) is a shrub native to North America. It has purple flowers and pinnate leaves. It grows in dry grasslands, savannas, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dalea coerulea is used as an ornamental plant, for soil conservation, and as a food crop.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dalea coerulea var. longispicata (Ulbr.) Barneby
Dalea coerulea var. coerulea

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dalea coerulea has small, blue or purple flowers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalea coerulea is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Dalea coerulea

Dalea coerulea can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Dalea coerulea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalea coerulea?

Dalea coerulea

What is the common name of Dalea coerulea?

Blue Dalea

What is the habitat of Dalea coerulea?

It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in dry areas

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

Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.
Albert Thellung (1881-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thell.' in the authors string.