Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
villosa
ID:
170878

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nutt.) Spreng.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. ed. 16, 3: 326 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170207

Common Names

  • Hairy Prairie Clover
  • Hairy Dalea
  • Hairy Indigobush

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Synonyms

  • Kuhnistera villosa (Nutt.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Petalostemon villosus Nutt. [valid]
  • Petalostemon villosum Nutt. [unknown]

Description

Dalea villosa (also called Hairy 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 villosa 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 villosa var. grisea (Torr. & A.Gray) Barneby
Dalea villosa var. villosa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dalea villosa 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 villosa is a perennial shrub that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall. The plant should be grown in full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Dalea villosa

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

Dalea villosa FAQ

What type of soil does Dalea villosa prefer?

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

What is the growth rate of Dalea villosa?

Dalea villosa has a slow to moderate growth rate.

How much sunlight does Dalea villosa need?

Dalea villosa 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

References

Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.