Dahlia repens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
repens
ID:
46932
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hartw. ex Benth.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Pl. Hartw. 40. 1839.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046261
Common Names
- Dahlia repens
- Creeping Dahlia
- Creeping Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dahlia repens (also called 'Creeping Dahlia', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It has white flowers and grows in moist woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Dahlia repens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dahlia repens is a bright red, daisy-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and have a single, narrow, pointed leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dahlia repens is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It should be planted in early spring or late fall and should be watered regularly. It can be divided in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Dahlia repens
Dahlia repens can be found in Mexico and Central America.
Dahlia repens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dahlia repens?
Dahlia repens
What type of plant is Dahlia repens?
It is a perennial herb
Where is Dahlia repens native to?
It is native to Mexico
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-144734: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Karl Theodor Hartweg (1812-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hartw.' in the authors string.