Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mathewsii
ID:
15438

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Companion Bot. Mag. 1: 107, in nota. (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014767



Common Names

  • Mutisia mathewsii
  • Mathews' Mutisia
  • Mathews' Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Mutisia mathewsii mathewsii [unknown]

Description

Mutisia mathewsii (also called Mathews' Mutisia, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia, and is found in high-altitude grasslands and rocky slopes. It has large, toothed leaves and its stems are covered with spines.

Uses & Benefits

Mutisia mathewsii is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomach ache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Mutisia mathewsii var. anomala Cabrera

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mutisia mathewsii is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have long, thin, serrated leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mutisia mathewsii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and watered regularly until the plants are established. Once established, the plants should be watered only during dry periods. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in spring or fall and replant the divisions in a sunny location with well-drained soil.

Where to Find Mutisia mathewsii

Mutisia mathewsii is native to the high Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It can be found in rocky areas and grasslands at elevations of 3,000-4,000 meters.

Mutisia mathewsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mutisia mathewsii?

Mutisia mathewsii

What is the family of Mutisia mathewsii?

Asteraceae

Where is Mutisia mathewsii native to?

Peru

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-114284: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.