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Andean prairie clover

Scientific Name: Dalea cylindriceps

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Dalea cylindriceps

Also known as Andean Prairie Clover, Dalea cylindriceps is a perennial herb belonging to the genus Dalea. Members of this genus are commonly known as prairie clover or indigo bush.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Dalea cylindriceps Barneby
  • Rank: Species
  • Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
  • Nomenclatural Reference: Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 27: 228. 1977.
  • Synonyms: Mentions Dalea daucosma Barneby, Dalea purpurea.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Dalea cylindriceps is associated with Sandsage Prairie and Western Sand Prairie community types.
  • The species is found in Oklahoma (OK) and New Mexico (NM).
  • Its broader global range includes subtropical Florida to the South American Andes for the genus Dalea.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Dalea cylindriceps is a perennial herb.

Ecological Role

  • Sensitive flora species.

Other Dalea Species Mentioned

  • Dalea albiflora Gray - Whiteflower Prairie Clover
  • Dalea brachystachys A. Gray – Fort Bowie prairie clover
  • Dalea candida Michx. ex Willd. var. candida - White Prairie Clover
  • Dalea carthagenensis - Cartagena Prairie Clover/Puerto Rico prairie clover
  • Dalea compacta - Compact Prairie Clover
  • Dalea aurea C. Fraser – Golden prairie clover
  • Dalea foliosa commonly known as leafy prairie clover.
  • Dalea purpurea - Purple Prairie Clover

Further Information

  • Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Dalea cylindriceps.
  • Dave's Garden provides plant information, identification details, and usage information.
  • Garden Guides offers information on gardening and the Andean Prairie Clover (Cylindriceps).
  • Kansas Natural Heritage Inventory lists DALEA CYLINDRICEPS ANDEAN PRAIRIE-CLOVER as a rare plant of Kansas.
  • ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System) has information about Dalea cylindriceps.

Quirky Facts

  • The misleading common name "Andean prairie-clover" has been applied to Dalea species.
  • Members of the genus are also known as indigo bush.