Status:
valid
Authors:
Sherff
Source:
gcc
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Bot. Leafl. n.° 2: 5 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081366
Common Names
- Dahlia Macdougallii
- MacDougall's Dahlia
- MacDougall's Fleabane
Description
Dahlia macdougallii (also called MacDougall's Dahlia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Mexico. It has small, yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, often in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dahlia macdougallii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Dahlia macdougallii flower is a bright yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with bright yellow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dahlia macdougallii is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soil types, but it does best in sandy or loamy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape or size.
Where to Find Dahlia macdougallii
Dahlia macdougallii is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky hillsides.
Dahlia macdougallii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dahlia macdougallii?
Dahlia macdougallii
What is the common name of Dahlia macdougallii?
MacDougall's Dahlia
Where is Dahlia macdougallii native to?
Mexico
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,