Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
comptoniifolia
ID:
52416

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rusby

Source:
gcc

Year:
1893

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000051745



Common Names

  • Compton's Mutisia
  • Compton's Daisy
  • Compton's Aster


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Description

Mutisia comptoniifolia (also called 'Ciruelillo', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It has a woody stem and produces yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, shrublands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Mutisia comptoniifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mutisia comptoniifolia is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mutisia comptoniifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is best grown in well-drained, loamy soil in full sun. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Mutisia comptoniifolia

Mutisia comptoniifolia is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It can be found in high altitude meadows and grasslands, and is most common in Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.

Mutisia comptoniifolia FAQ

What type of plant is Mutisia comptoniifolia?

Mutisia comptoniifolia is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.

Where is Mutisia comptoniifolia found?

Mutisia comptoniifolia is found in Mexico and Central America.

What are the characteristics of Mutisia comptoniifolia?

Mutisia comptoniifolia is an annual herb with yellow flowers and narrow, linear leaves.

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,