Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cochabambensis
ID:
5258

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hieron.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 19(1): 74 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004587



Common Names

  • Mutisia cochabambensis
  • Cochabamba Mutisia
  • Cochabamba Plume Flower


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Description

Mutisia cochabambensis (also called 'Cochabamba Mutisia', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has a shallow root system and grows up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are yellow. It grows in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Mutisia cochabambensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used as a medicinal herb. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues and blood sugar regulation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mutisia cochabambensis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mutisia cochabambensis is a perennial herb native to Bolivia and Peru. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Mutisia cochabambensis

Mutisia cochabambensis is native to Bolivia and Peru. It can be found in dry, rocky areas at elevations of up to 3,000 meters.

Mutisia cochabambensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mutisia cochabambensis?

Mutisia cochabambensis

What is the common name of Mutisia cochabambensis?

Cochabamba Mutisia

Where is Mutisia cochabambensis found?

Mutisia cochabambensis is found in Bolivia and Peru.

What is the habitat of Mutisia cochabambensis?

Mutisia cochabambensis is found in dry, rocky areas.

What is the flower color of Mutisia cochabambensis?

The flowers of Mutisia cochabambensis are yellow.

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,