Status:
valid
Authors:
Saar, Sorenson & Hjert.
Source:
gcc
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 64: 22 (-24; fig. 2) (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018442
Common Names
- Cuspidata Dahlia
- Dahlia Cuspidata
- Cuspidata Dahl
Description
Dahlia cuspidata (also called 'Cuspid Dahlia', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a single stem, with a basal rosette of leaves and a terminal inflorescence. The leaves are lanceolate with serrated margins and the flowers are yellow with a yellow center. It grows in open grasslands, roadsides and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dahlia cuspidata is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its attractive flowers in a range of colors. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dahlia cuspidata has daisy-like flowers that are typically 3-4 inches in diameter and have yellow-orange petals with a red center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dahlia cuspidata is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Dahlia cuspidata
Dahlia cuspidata can be found in the tropical regions of Mexico and Central America.
Dahlia cuspidata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dahlia cuspidata?
Dahlia cuspidata
What is the common name of Dahlia cuspidata?
Pointed Dahlia
What is the natural habitat of Dahlia cuspidata?
Dahlia cuspidata is found in dry grasslands and scrublands of Mexico.
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.