Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mollis
ID:
80769

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.D.Sørensen

Source:
gcc

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 71: 373 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080098



Common Names

  • Mollis Dahlia
  • Soft Dahlia
  • Pompon Dahlia


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Description

Dahlia mollis (also called Soft Dahlia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central America. It has small, yellow daisy-like flowers and narrow, grey-green leaves. It grows in disturbed areas and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Dahlia mollis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dahlia mollis 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 mollis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Dahlia mollis

Dahlia mollis is native to Mexico and is found in the states of Jalisco, Guerrero, and Michoacán.

Dahlia mollis FAQ

What are the common names of Dahlia mollis?

Common names of Dahlia mollis include soft dahlia, soft dahlia-mallow, and soft dahliamallow.

What is the range of Dahlia mollis?

Dahlia mollis is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

What is the growth habit of Dahlia mollis?

Dahlia mollis is an annual herb that typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet.

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-36663: Based on the initial data import
Paul Davidson Sørensen (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.D.Sørensen' in the authors string.