Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
imperialis
ID:
80792

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roezl ex Ortgies

Source:
gcc

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Gartenflora 12: 243 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080121



Common Names

  • Imperial Dahlia
  • Giant Dahlia
  • Tree Dahlia


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Synonyms

  • Dahlia maximiliana Hort. ex Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Dahlia maxonii Saff. [unknown]
  • Dahlia lehmannii lehmannii [unknown]
  • Dahlia lehmannii Hieron. [unknown]
  • Dahlia maximiliana Van der Berg [unknown]
  • Dahlia dumicola Klatt ex T.Durand & Pittier [unknown]
  • Dahlia maximiliana hort. [unknown]
  • Dahlia maximiliana Hort. ex Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Dahlia lehmannii leucantha Sherff [unknown]

Description

Dahlia imperialis (also called 'Tree Dahlia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Dahlia imperialis is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its showy flowers in shades of pink, red, yellow, and white. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating wounds and skin infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dahlia imperialis is a large, bright pink to purple daisy-like flower head with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small and have thin, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dahlia imperialis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a well-drained soil in a sunny spot. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be grown in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Dahlia imperialis

Dahlia imperialis is native to Mexico and can be found in open areas with well-drained soils.

Dahlia imperialis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dahlia imperialis?

Dahlia imperialis

What is the common name of Dahlia imperialis?

Imperial dahlia

What is the natural habitat of Dahlia imperialis?

It is native to Mexico and Central America

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-36687: Based on the initial data import
Benedikt Roezl (1823-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roezl' in the authors string.
Eduard Ortgies (1829-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ortgies' in the authors string.