Dahlia purpusii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpusii
ID:
88538
Status:
valid
Authors:
Brandegee
Source:
gcc
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 6: 76 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087867
Common Names
- Purpusii Dahlia
- Dahlia
- Mexican Aster
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dahlia purpusii (also called Purpus' Dahlia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It grows in grasslands, meadows and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Dahlia purpusii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dahlia purpusii is purple, and it has a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and long with small, purple leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dahlia purpusii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be propagated from seed sown in spring or division of established clumps.
Where to Find Dahlia purpusii
Dahlia purpusii is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Jalisco, Michoacán, and Guerrero.
Dahlia purpusii FAQ
What is the growth habit of Dahlia purpusii?
Dahlia purpusii is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall.
What is the natural habitat of Dahlia purpusii?
Dahlia purpusii is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky areas.
What is the flowering period of Dahlia purpusii?
Dahlia purpusii flowers from late spring to early summer.
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-44215: Based on the initial data import
Townshend Stith Brandegee (1843-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brandegee' in the authors string.