Dahlia rupicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rupicola
ID:
85961
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.D.Sørensen
Source:
gcc
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 71: 369 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085290
Common Names
- Dahlia
- Rock Dahlia
- Mountain Dahlia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dahlia rupicola (also called rock dahlia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has an erect stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are yellow. It is found in temperate regions, and in rocky and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dahlia rupicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators, and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dahlia rupicola is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dahlia rupicola is a hardy, drought-tolerant perennial that is native to California. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by division in spring or early summer. Thin to 12-18 inches apart.
Where to Find Dahlia rupicola
Dahlia rupicola is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero, Hidalgo, Jalisco, Michoacán, Morelos, Oaxaca, Puebla, Querétaro, and Veracruz.
Dahlia rupicola FAQ
What is the common name of Dahlia rupicola?
Rock dahlia
What is the scientific name of Dahlia rupicola?
Dahlia rupicola
What is the natural habitat of Dahlia rupicola?
Grasslands, prairies, and open woodlands
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-41704: Based on the initial data import
Paul Davidson Sørensen (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.D.Sørensen' in the authors string.