Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: Boom-dahlia, Bell tree dahlia, Tree dahlia

Family: Asteraceae (Aster)

Distribution: Central and South America

IUCN Red list: Not evaluated

Comments: This species is fast-growing — the growth spurt is linked to shorter daylight hours, and the species usually comes into flower in autumn before the first frost. Leaves are used as a dietary supplement by the Q'eqchi' people of San Pedro Carchá in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala.