Status:
valid
Authors:
Saar, Sorenson & Hjert.
Source:
gcc
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 64: 20 (-22; fig. 1) (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079595
Common Names
- Campanulate Dahlia
- Tubular Dahlia
- Bell Dahlia
Description
Dahlia campanulata (also called Campanulate Dahlia, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Mexico and is found in moist, open woods and meadows. It has small yellow flowers with smooth, lance-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Dahlia campanulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat skin diseases and as an anti-inflammatory.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Dahlia campanulata flower is a bright pink or purple, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dahlia campanulata is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easily propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two to three months.
Where to Find Dahlia campanulata
Dahlia campanulata is native to Mexico and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Dahlia campanulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dahlia campanulata?
Dahlia campanulata
What is the family of Dahlia campanulata?
Asteraceae
Where is Dahlia campanulata found?
Central America
Species in the Dahlia genus
Dahlia hintonii,
Dahlia apiculata,
Dahlia dissecta,
Dahlia cuspidata,
Dahlia tenuicaulis,
Dahlia tenuis,
Dahlia brevis,
Dahlia moorei,
Dahlia rudis,
Dahlia sorensenii,
Dahlia hjertingii,
Dahlia foeniculifolia,
Dahlia congestifolia,
Dahlia scapigeroides,
Dahlia merckii,
Dahlia parvibracteata,
Dahlia tubulata,
Dahlia sherffii,
Dahlia australis,
Dahlia repens,
Dahlia linearis,
Dahlia pinnata,
Dahlia pteropoda,
Dahlia cordifolia,
Dahlia excelsa,
Dahlia campanulata,
Dahlia mollis,
Dahlia imperialis,
Dahlia macdougallii,
Dahlia rupicola,
Dahlia scapigera,
Dahlia purpusii,
Dahlia spectabilis,
Dahlia coccinea,
Dahlia atropurpurea,
Dahlia sublignosa,
Dahlia neglecta,
Dahlia pugana,
Dahlia wixarika,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,
References
Dayle E. Saar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Saar' in the authors string.
W.G. Sorenson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sorenson' in the authors string.