Dahlia merckii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
merckii
ID:
41106
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lehm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Del. Sem. Hort. Hamburg -. 1839 ; ex Linnaea, xiv. (1840) Litt. 130.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040435
Common Names
- Dahlia
- Merck's Dahlia
- Merckii Dahlia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dahlia merckii (also called Merck's dahlia, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant with a thick, woody stem and yellow flowers. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dahlia merckii is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It is drought-tolerant and has showy flowers that attract pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dahlia merckii has bright yellow flowers with a diameter of 6-7 cm. The flowers have a single row of petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single stem and a pair of opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dahlia merckii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the clumps or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in USDA Zones 8-10.
Where to Find Dahlia merckii
Dahlia merckii is native to Mexico and can be found in the wild in the Sierra Madre Occidental.
Dahlia merckii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dahlia merckii?
Dahlia merckii
What is the common name of Dahlia merckii?
Merck's Dahlia
What is the natural habitat of Dahlia merckii?
It is native to Mexico and is found in moist, grassy areas.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-139100: Based on the initial data import
Johann Georg Christian Lehmann (1792-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehm.' in the authors string.