Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sherffii
ID:
44916

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.D.Sørensen

Source:
gcc

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 71: 387 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044245



Common Names

  • Sherff's Dahlia
  • Sherff Dahlia
  • Sherff's Dahlia Daisy


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Description

Dahlia sherffii (also called Sherff's dahlia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a single stem that grows up to 1.2m tall and has yellow-orange flowers with a diameter of up to 10cm. It grows in open grasslands, meadows and forest clearings.

Uses & Benefits

Dahlia sherffii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, rheumatism, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dahlia sherffii is a large, bright pink, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dahlia sherffii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soils, including clay. It is drought tolerant once established. Prune in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Dahlia sherffii

Dahlia sherffii is found in Mexico and Guatemala.

Dahlia sherffii FAQ

What type of plant is Dahlia sherffii?

Dahlia sherffii is an annual herb

What is the flowering period of Dahlia sherffii?

The flowering period of Dahlia sherffii is from August to October

What is the optimal soil type for Dahlia sherffii?

Dahlia sherffii prefers moist, well-drained soils

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-142798: Based on the initial data import
Paul Davidson Sørensen (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.D.Sørensen' in the authors string.