Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 85: 825 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046494
Common Names
- Brachyantha Mutisia
- Mutisia
- Brachyantha
Description
Mutisia brachyantha (also called Short-styled Mutisia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a woody stem and spiny leaves. It is native to South America and is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Mutisia brachyantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mutisia brachyantha is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and upright.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mutisia brachyantha is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be grown from seed or cuttings and prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Propagation from cuttings is the easiest way to propagate this plant.
Where to Find Mutisia brachyantha
Mutisia brachyantha is native to South America and can be found in the Andes Mountains and in the Patagonian steppe.
Mutisia brachyantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mutisia brachyantha?
Mutisia brachyantha
What is the natural habitat of Mutisia brachyantha?
Dry grasslands and scrub in the Mediterranean region
What is the flowering period of Mutisia brachyantha?
June to August
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,