Dahlia dissecta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dissecta
ID:
15199
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Watson
Source:
gcc
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 26: 141 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014528
Common Names
- Dissected Dahlia
- Dahlia dissecta
- Cutleaf Dahlia
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- Dahlia dissecta dissecta [unknown]
Description
Dahlia dissecta (also called Cutleaf Dahlia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with yellow flowers. It is native to Mexico and grows in open woods, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dahlia dissecta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known to attract butterflies and bees. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dahlia dissecta is a large, purple, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, purple, and have a single, slender stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dahlia dissecta is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can also be grown from seed, but it may take up to two years for the plant to reach maturity.
Where to Find Dahlia dissecta
Dahlia dissecta is native to Mexico and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Dahlia dissecta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dahlia dissecta?
Dahlia dissecta
What type of plant is Dahlia dissecta?
It is an annual herb
What is the habitat of Dahlia dissecta?
It is found in open grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas
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
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-114056: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.