Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
linearis
ID:
61240

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sherff

Source:
gcc

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 89: 364 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060569



Common Names

  • Linear Dahlia
  • Slender Dahlia
  • Narrowleaf Dahlia


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Description

Cleretum bellidiforme (also called Daisy Cleretum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a height of up to 1 m. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Dahlia linearis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dahlia linearis has yellow, daisy-like flowers with a single style. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dahlia linearis is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Dahlia linearis

Dahlia linearis is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, sunny areas.

Dahlia linearis FAQ

What are the characteristics of Dahlia linearis?

Dahlia linearis is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers with a diameter of up to 5 cm. The leaves are linear and have a toothed margin.

What is the habitat of Dahlia linearis?

Dahlia linearis is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands in the southwestern United States.

What is the importance of Dahlia linearis?

Dahlia linearis is an important source of food for pollinators such as bees and butterflies, and is also used in traditional medicine.

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-17618: Based on the initial data import
Earl Edward Sherff (1886-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sherff' in the authors string.