Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
comptoniaefolia
ID:
7624

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rusby

Source:
gcc

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 3, n.° 3: 65 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006953



Common Names

  • Mutisia comptoniaefolia
  • Comptonia Mutisia
  • Comptonia Daisy


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Description

Mutisia comptoniaefolia (also called Compton's Mutisia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has small, white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, rocky soils and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Mutisia comptoniaefolia has been used in traditional medicine for treating digestive and respiratory disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mutisia comptoniaefolia has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mutisia comptoniaefolia is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring.

Where to Find Mutisia comptoniaefolia

Mutisia comptoniaefolia is native to Chile and Argentina.

Mutisia comptoniaefolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mutisia comptoniaefolia?

Mutisia comptoniaefolia

What is the common name of Mutisia comptoniaefolia?

Chilean bellflower

What is the natural habitat of Mutisia comptoniaefolia?

It is native to Chile.

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,