Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanigera
ID:
136570

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wedd.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Chlor. Andina 1: 16 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135899



Common Names

  • Woolly Mutisia
  • Woolly Daisy
  • Woolly Daisy Bush


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Description

Mutisia lanigera (also called Woolly Mutisia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, and Chile. It grows in high-altitude grasslands and shrublands, typically in areas with sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Mutisia lanigera is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mutisia lanigera is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mutisia lanigera is a perennial herbaceous plant that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. Pruning is recommended in the spring to keep the plant looking tidy and to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Mutisia lanigera

Mutisia lanigera is native to Chile and Argentina. It can be found in dry grasslands and on rocky slopes.

Mutisia lanigera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mutisia lanigera?

Mutisia lanigera

What is the common name of Mutisia lanigera?

Woolly Mutisia

What is the natural habitat of Mutisia lanigera?

Dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes

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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