Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabrata
ID:
34880

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 5: 31 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034209



Common Names

  • Glabrata Mutisia
  • Mutisia Glabrata
  • Glabrata Mutisia


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Description

Mutisia glabrata (also called 'Smooth Mutisia', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It has a single stem with several branches and is covered in small, white hairs. It has yellow, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and white petals. It is native to South America and is found in dry, open areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Mutisia glabrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mutisia glabrata has bright yellow daisy-like flowers with a black centre. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mutisia glabrata is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Mutisia glabrata

Mutisia glabrata can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in the Iberian Peninsula and in North Africa.

Mutisia glabrata FAQ

What is the growth habit of Mutisia glabrata?

Mutisia glabrata is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall.

What is the flowering period of Mutisia glabrata?

Mutisia glabrata flowers from April to August.

What is the habitat of Mutisia glabrata?

Mutisia glabrata is found in open woodlands, scrub and grassland.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-133068: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.