Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
decurrens
ID:
30783

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cav.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1795

Citation Micro:
Icon. 65. t. 497.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030112



Common Names

  • Velvet-leaf Sunflower
  • Decurrent Sunflower
  • Tassel Flower


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Description

Mutisia decurrens (also called 'Chilean Bellflower', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has oval-shaped leaves and bell-shaped flowers that are white or pink in color. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Mutisia decurrens is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive and respiratory ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Mutisia decurrens var. patagonica S.F.Blake

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mutisia decurrens is yellow and tubular, with five petals and a long, curved pistil. The seed is small, dark brown, and has a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a pair of long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mutisia decurrens is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 3m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings or layering. Seeds can also be used, but they may not come true to type.

Where to Find Mutisia decurrens

Mutisia decurrens can be found in dry, rocky areas in the Andes Mountains of South America.

Mutisia decurrens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mutisia decurrens?

Mutisia decurrens

What is the common name of Mutisia decurrens?

Decurrent mutisia

What is the natural habitat of Mutisia decurrens?

Mutisia decurrens is found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands

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,

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