Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuis
ID:
19990

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob. & Greenm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 32: 48 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019319



Common Names

  • Dahlia tenuis
  • Slender Dahlia
  • Tenuis Dahlia


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Description

Dahlia tenuis (also called Dahlia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a tuberous root system and bright, showy flowers. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in moist, well-drained soils in open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dahlia tenuis is often grown as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Dahlia tenuis flower has a yellow-orange center with petals that are white with a pinkish hue. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dahlia tenuis is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It can be grown from seed sown in the spring or late summer in well-drained soil. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly. It can also be propagated by division in the spring or autumn.

Where to Find Dahlia tenuis

Dahlia tenuis is native to Mexico and can be found in grasslands and disturbed areas.

Dahlia tenuis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dahlia tenuis?

Dahlia tenuis

What are the common names of Dahlia tenuis?

Slender dahlia

What is the habitat of Dahlia tenuis?

It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

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-118679: Based on the initial data import
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.
Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.