Status:
valid
Authors:
P.D.Sørensen
Source:
gcc
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 82: 353 (-354), pl (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042683
Common Names
- Tubular Dahlia
- Tubulata Dahlia
- Dahlia Tubulata
Description
Dahlia tubulata (also called Tubular dahlia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is an annual herb with a woody base and a stem that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and garrigues.
Uses & Benefits
Dahlia tubulata is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and produces small, yellow flowers. It is drought-tolerant and can be used in rock gardens and other dry areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dahlia tubulata has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and have a rosette shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dahlia tubulata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. It can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Dahlia tubulata
Dahlia tubulata can be found in Mexico and Central America.
Dahlia tubulata FAQ
What is Dahlia tubulata?
Dahlia tubulata is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family.
Where does Dahlia tubulata grow?
Dahlia tubulata is native to Central and South America.
What is the growth habit of Dahlia tubulata?
Dahlia tubulata is an herbaceous perennial with a clumping habit.
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,