Status:
valid
Authors:
H.V.Hansen & P.D.Sørensen
Source:
gcc
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 105: 102 (2003) (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033604
Common Names
- Hjerting's Dahlia
- Dahlia
- Hjerting's Dahlia
Description
Dahlia hjertingii (also called Dahlia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has long, narrow leaves that are green in color and can reach up to 1 meter in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions in the Andes Mountains and is commonly found in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dahlia hjertingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dahlia hjertingii has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, light green stems and leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dahlia hjertingii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Dahlia hjertingii
Dahlia hjertingii is native to Mexico and can be found in the wild in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, Puebla, and Veracruz.
Dahlia hjertingii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dahlia hjertingii?
Dahlia hjertingii
What is the common name of Dahlia hjertingii?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Dahlia hjertingii?
It is found in wet, montane forests in Peru
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,