Dahlia excelsa
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Dahlia excelsa Benth. |
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Rosopsida Subclassis: Asteridae Superordo: Asteranae Ordo: Asterales |
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Dahlia excelsa belongs to the group of bulbous and tuberous plants.
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[edit] Naming
Dahlia excelsa was described in 1827 by George Bentham. The name is considered as validly published.
[edit] Taxonomy
Dahlia excelsa is a species in the genus Dahlia which contains 29 species and belongs to the family of the Asteraceae (Korbblütler).
[edit] Characteristics
[edit] Growth
The plants grow to a height of approximately 2,5 meters.
[edit] Wood and Bark
[edit] Leaves
Dahlia excelsa is a decidious plant with bipinnate leaves. The leaves are arranged alternately along the stems. They are ovate.
[edit] Flowers and Fruit
The flowers are many-petaled and pink. The plants bloom in November. The flowers are arranged solitary.
The fruits are achenes.
[edit] Root System
[edit] Distribution
Dahlia excelsa is native to Mexico.
[edit] Cultivation
Dahlia excelsa prefers a sunny site. It grows best in soils that are moderately moist.
[edit] Uses
[edit] Maintenance
[edit] Varities and Cultivars
[edit] Poisonousness
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[edit] Pests and Diseases
[edit] Man and Dahlia excelsa
[edit] History
[edit] Dahlia excelsa in art
[edit] Symbolism
[edit] Superstition
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] Literature
- Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
- Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
- efloras.org
[edit] Footnotes
[edit] Non-commercial Links
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