Status:
valid
Authors:
Hieron.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 19(1): 73 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083865
Common Names
- Mutisia
- Giant Mutisia
- Giant Daisy Bush
Description
Mutisia alata (also called 'Winged Mutisia', 'Winged Daisy', and 'Winged Sunflower', among many other common names) is an annual wildflower native to South America. It has a single stem and grows to a height of 0.3-1 m. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Mutisia alata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat digestive problems, skin diseases, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mutisia alata has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mutisia alata is a perennial shrub that is native to South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°F. To propagate, take 4-6 inch cuttings from the tips of the plant in late spring or early summer. Dip the cuttings in rooting hormone and plant them in a pot filled with a mixture of sand and peat moss. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Mutisia alata
Mutisia alata is native to Chile and Argentina.
Mutisia alata FAQ
What are the growing conditions for Mutisia alata?
Mutisia alata prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
What is the best way to propagate Mutisia alata?
The best way to propagate Mutisia alata is by division or cuttings.
What pests and diseases affect Mutisia alata?
Mutisia alata is generally pest and disease free, but can be susceptible to powdery mildew and aphids.
Species in the Mutisia genus
Mutisia subspinosa,
Mutisia araucana,
Mutisia cochabambensis,
Mutisia speciosa,
Mutisia splendens,
Mutisia linearifolia,
Mutisia comptoniaefolia,
Mutisia arequipensis,
Mutisia kurtzii,
Mutisia grandiflora,
Mutisia hamata,
Mutisia acuminata,
Mutisia mandoniana,
Mutisia mathewsii,
Mutisia orbignyana,
Mutisia tridens,
Mutisia rimbachii,
Mutisia vicia,
Mutisia macrophylla,
Mutisia intermedia,
Mutisia retrorsa,
Mutisia stuebelii,
Mutisia decurrens,
Mutisia sodiroi,
Mutisia ledifolia,
Mutisia glabrata,
Mutisia homoeantha,
Mutisia friesiana,
Mutisia ilicifolia,
Mutisia microneura,
Mutisia rosea,
Mutisia sinuata,
Mutisia venusta,
Mutisia oligodon,
Mutisia brachyantha,
Mutisia comptoniifolia,
Mutisia vicia,
Mutisia microcephala,
Mutisia microphylla,
Mutisia wurdackii,
Mutisia linifolia,
Mutisia cana,
Mutisia latifolia,
Mutisia lutzii,
Mutisia clematis,
Mutisia ilicifolia,
Mutisia magnifica,
Mutisia acerosa,
Mutisia spectabilis,
Mutisia campanulata,
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,