Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wixarika
ID:
1331172

Status:
valid

Authors:
Art.Castro, Carr.-Ortiz & Aarón Rodr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Bot. Sci. 93(1): 43 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343626





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Description

Dahlia wixarika (also called Wixarika Dahlia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a spreading habit and produces small yellow flowers. It is found in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dahlia wixarika is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dahlia wixarika is a purple, daisy-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dahlia wixarika is a tropical perennial that prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It should be fertilized regularly. Propagation can be done by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Dahlia wixarika

Dahlia wixarika can be found in the dry savannas of Mexico.

Dahlia wixarika FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dahlia wixarika?

Dahlia wixarika

What is the common name of Dahlia wixarika?

Wixarika Dahlia

Where is Dahlia wixarika found?

Dahlia wixarika is found in Mexico.

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

Aarón Rodríguez Contreras (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aarón Rodr.' in the authors string.
Arturo Castro-Castro (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Art.Castro' in the authors string.
Marco Antonio Carrasco-Ortiz: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carr.-Ortiz' in the authors string.