Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arequipensis
ID:
7778

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Opera Lilloana 13: 171, fig. 27, 67 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007107



Common Names

  • Mutisia arequipensis
  • Arequipensis Mutisia
  • Arequipa Mutisia


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Description

Mutisia arequipensis (also called Arequipa sunflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Peru and Bolivia, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mutisia arequipensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mutisia arequipensis is yellow and daisy-like. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are thin and have bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mutisia arequipensis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and should be watered regularly during the growing season. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Mutisia arequipensis

Mutisia arequipensis is found in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia.

Mutisia arequipensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mutisia arequipensis?

Mutisia arequipensis

What is the common name of Mutisia arequipensis?

Arequipa Daisy

What is the habitat of Mutisia arequipensis?

Grassy areas, meadows, and roadsides

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,