Dahlia imperialis
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Dahlia imperialis Roezl. ex J.G.Ortega |
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Rosopsida Subclassis: Asteridae Superordo: Asteranae Ordo: Asterales |
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Dahlia imperialis is a shrub.
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[edit] Naming
Dahlia imperialis was already described by Benedikt Roezl but it was not until 1863 that the name was validly published by Jesús González Ortega.
[edit] Taxonomy
Dahlia imperialis 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 shrubs grow to a height of approximately 3 meters.
[edit] Wood and Bark
[edit] Leaves
Dahlia imperialis is a decidious plant with bipinnate leaves. The leaves are arranged alternately along the stems. They are elliptic.
[edit] Flowers and Fruit
The flowers are many-petaled and pink. The plants bloom from November to February.
The fruits are achenes.
[edit] Root System
[edit] Distribution
Dahlia imperialis is native to Mexico.
[edit] Cultivation
Dahlia imperialis prefers a sunny site. It grows best in soils that are moderately moist.
[edit] Uses
[edit] Maintenance
[edit] Varities and Cultivars
[edit] Poisonousness
Please read the health issues note!
[edit] Pests and Diseases
[edit] Man and Dahlia imperialis
[edit] History
[edit] Dahlia imperialis 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
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