Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
urceolata
ID:
170875

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
ildis

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Bot. Observ. Crit.1: 199 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170204

Common Names

  • Urceolate Dalea
  • Urceolate Prairie Clover
  • Urceolate Clover

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Synonyms

  • Parosela urceolata (Greene) A.Heller [unknown]
  • Parosela urceolata A.Heller [valid]

Description

Dalea urceolata (also called Urceolate 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 urceolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dalea urceolata var. lucida (Rose) Barneby
Dalea urceolata var. tripetala (Paul G.Wilson) Barneby
Dalea urceolata var. urceolata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dalea urceolata has small, purple flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalea urceolata is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring and can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is tolerant of drought.

Where to Find Dalea urceolata

Dalea urceolata can be found in the southwestern United States, primarily in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

Dalea urceolata FAQ

What type of soil does Dalea urceolata prefer?

Dalea urceolata prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soil.

What is the growth rate of Dalea urceolata?

Dalea urceolata has a slow to moderate growth rate.

How much sunlight does Dalea urceolata need?

Dalea urceolata needs full sun to partial shade.

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