Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kurtzii
ID:
8283

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.E.Fr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Regiae Soc. Sci. Upsal. , ser. 4, 1(1): 94 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007612



Common Names

  • Mutisia kurtzii
  • Kurtz's Mutisia
  • Kurtz's Climbing Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Mutisia kurtzii kurtzii [unknown]

Description

Mutisia kurtzii (also called Kurtz's Mutisia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a height of up to 1.5 meters. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Mutisia kurtzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Mutisia kurtzii var. anomala (Lillo) Cabrera
Mutisia kurtzii var. pinnata Cabrera

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mutisia kurtzii is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mutisia kurtzii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Mutisia kurtzii

Mutisia kurtzii is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It can be found in the wild in Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia.

Mutisia kurtzii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mutisia kurtzii?

Mutisia kurtzii

What is the natural habitat of Mutisia kurtzii?

It is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador.

What are the characteristics of Mutisia kurtzii?

It is a shrub that grows up to 3 meters in height, with small, white flowers and dark green 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,

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