Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
mutisioides
ID:
12400

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Rob. & R.M.King

Source:
gcc

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 9: 10, fig (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011729



Common Names

  • Mattfeldanthus mutisioides
  • Mutis' Mattfeldanthus
  • Mutis' Daisy


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Description

Mattfeldanthus mutisioides (also called 'Tepozán', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a woody stem and its leaves are alternate, lanceolate and entire. It grows in tropical deciduous forests and in areas of high altitude.

Uses & Benefits

Mattfeldanthus mutisioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mattfeldanthus mutisioides is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is an oblong, dark brown seed with a pointed tip. The seedlings are thin and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mattfeldanthus mutisioides is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Mattfeldanthus mutisioides

Mattfeldanthus mutisioides can be found in wet, open areas in the Andes Mountains of South America.

Mattfeldanthus mutisioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mattfeldanthus mutisioides?

Mattfeldanthus mutisioides

What is the common name of Mattfeldanthus mutisioides?

Mutisioides Mattfeldanthus

What is the optimal growing environment for Mattfeldanthus mutisioides?

Full sun to partial shade, in moist, well-drained soil

Species in the Mattfeldanthus genus

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-111363: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.