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Dahlia merckii

Dahlia merckii · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Dahlia merckii, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to the high-altitude regions of Mexico. Renowned for its robust tubers, this species has been utilized in traditional folk medicine to treat various ailments, offering unique phytochemical properties that continue to intrigue researchers studying natural therapeutic compounds.

Family
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Native range
Northern America
Parts used
Seed
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Dahlia merckii

Distribution

This plant, known as Dahlia merckii, exhibits a widespread presence across several key regions of Mexico. Its natural habitat encompasses the diverse landscapes of Mexico Central, where it thrives in various elevations. Additionally, the species can be found throughout the rugged terrains of Mexico Northeast. Its range extends further into the humid environments of Mexico Gulf. Finally, the geographical distribution is completed by its occurrence within Mexico Southwest.

Region Area
Mexico Mexico Central
Mexico Mexico Northeast
Mexico Mexico Gulf
Mexico Mexico Southwest

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Reproduction

Reproduction in Dahlia merckii is characterized by the production of seeds that exhibit highly consistent physical properties across the population. The reproductive output is defined by a specific seed mass that shows no variance in the measured data, with a mean seed mass of 0.00348 g. This uniformity is further reflected in the maximum and minimum seed mass values, which both remain constant at 0.00348 g. Such precision in seed weight suggests a stable developmental process during the maturation of the seeds within the plant's reproductive structures.

Seed mass mean:
0.00348 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Dahlia merckii has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include seed.

Plant parts reported in Dahlia merckii
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Seed 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Seed

  1. FEBS letters

Preparations

Dahlia merckii has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include seeds.

Preparations reported for Dahlia merckii
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Seeds 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Seeds

  1. FEBS letters