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
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.
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 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,