Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hjertingii
ID:
34275

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


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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.

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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 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-132487: Based on the initial data import
Paul Davidson Sørensen (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.D.Sørensen' in the authors string.
Hans Vilhelm Hansen (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.V.Hansen' in the authors string.