Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pinnata
ID:
64774

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cav.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1791

Citation Micro:
Icon. 1: 57 (1791)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000064103



Common Names

  • Dahlia Pinnata
  • Cutleaf Dahlia
  • Pinnate Dahlia


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Synonyms

  • Georgina purpurea Willd. [unknown]
  • Georgina variabilis Willd. [illegitimate]
  • Dahlia royleana Knowles & Westc. [unknown]
  • Dahlia mexicana hort. [unknown]
  • Georgina rosea (Cav.) Willd. [unknown]
  • Dahlia astrantiiflora G.Don [unknown]
  • Coreopsis georgina Cass. [unknown]
  • Dahlia sphondyliifolia Salisb. [unknown]
  • Dahlia rosea Cav. [unknown]
  • Dahlia sambucifolia Salisb. [unknown]
  • Dahlia superflua W.T.Aiton [unknown]
  • Georgia superflua superflua [unknown]
  • Dahlia pinnata pinnata [unknown]
  • Dahlia variabilis Desf. [unknown]
  • Georgia variabilis Spreng. [unknown]
  • Georgia superflua lilacina (Willd.) DC. [unknown]
  • Georgia superflua flavescens DC. [unknown]
  • Dahlia pusilla Zucc. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Dahlia nana Andrews [unknown]
  • Dahlia purpurea Poir. [unknown]
  • Georgia superflua purpurea DC. [unknown]
  • Dahlia purpurea purpurea [unknown]
  • Dahlia pinnata nana Andrews [unknown]
  • Georgia superflua rubra DC. [unknown]
  • Dahlia pinnata variabilis Voss [unknown]
  • Georgia superflua pallida (Willd.) DC. [unknown]
  • Coreopsis crassifolia Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
  • Georgina astrantiiflora Sweet [unknown]
  • Georgia superflua DC. [unknown]
  • Georgia variabilis Willd. et vars. [unknown]
  • Georgina superflua DC. [illegitimate]
  • Georgina superflua flavescens DC. [unknown]
  • Georgina superflua lilacina (Willd.) DC. [unknown]
  • Georgina superflua pallida (Willd.) DC. [unknown]
  • Georgina superflua purpurea DC. [unknown]
  • Georgina superflua rubra DC. [unknown]
  • Georgina variabilis lilacina Willd. [unknown]
  • Georgina variabilis pallida Willd. [unknown]
  • Georgina variabilis purpurea Willd. [deprecated]

Description

Dahlia pinnata (also called Pinnate Dahlia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Dahlia pinnata is an ornamental plant that is used in flower beds and borders. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions, digestive problems, and respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dahlia pinnata has large, bright flowers with many petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dahlia pinnata is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Dahlia pinnata

Dahlia pinnata is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in moist, disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.

Dahlia pinnata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dahlia pinnata?

Dahlia pinnata

What is the common name of Dahlia pinnata?

Dahlia

What is the natural habitat of Dahlia pinnata?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South 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,

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