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
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.
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 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,