Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pteropoda
ID:
68358

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sherff

Source:
gcc

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 34: 147, fig. 2 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067687



Common Names

  • Dahlia pteropoda
  • Winged-petal Dahlia
  • Winged-petal Dalia


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Description

Dahlia pteropoda (also called Winged Dahlia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. It grows in dry, open areas, often on rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Dahlia pteropoda is a flowering plant with ornamental uses. It is often used as a ground cover or border plant in gardens, and its bright yellow flowers attract bees and butterflies. It is also known for its medicinal properties, as it is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin irritations.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dahlia pteropoda is a yellow star-shaped head with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval. The seedlings are long and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dahlia pteropoda 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 early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant out in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Dahlia pteropoda

Dahlia pteropoda is native to Mexico and Central America.

Dahlia pteropoda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dahlia pteropoda?

Dahlia pteropoda

What is the common name of Dahlia pteropoda?

Mexican feather dahlia

What are the growth requirements of Dahlia pteropoda?

Dahlia pteropoda prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

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-24554: Based on the initial data import
Earl Edward Sherff (1886-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sherff' in the authors string.