Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
homoeantha
ID:
35527

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wedd.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Chlor. Andina 1: 21 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034856



Common Names

  • Mutisia
  • Mutisia Homoeantha
  • Mutisia Daisy


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Description

Mutisia homoeantha (also called 'Home's Mutisia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 4 meters in height. It grows in moist, open grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Mutisia homoeantha has been used for its ornamental value in gardens, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mutisia homoeantha is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mutisia homoeantha is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates. It is best to water during dry periods and to fertilize in spring and summer.

Where to Find Mutisia homoeantha

Mutisia homoeantha can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.

Mutisia homoeantha FAQ

What are the common names of Mutisia homoeantha?

Common names of Mutisia homoeantha include Homeoanth Mutisia and Homeoanth Daisy

What is the growth habit of Mutisia homoeantha?

Mutisia homoeantha is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 5 feet tall and 4 feet wide

What is the soil requirement of Mutisia homoeantha?

Mutisia homoeantha prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade

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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