Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 55: 122 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117527
Common Names
- Mutisia
- Ochroleuca Daisy
- White Daisy
Description
Mutisia ochroleuca (also called White-flowered Mutisia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 10 m tall. It is native to Chile and Argentina and is found in dry, coastal areas and in the Andes Mountains.
Uses & Benefits
Mutisia ochroleuca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mutisia ochroleuca has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mutisia ochroleuca is a perennial herbaceous plant native to California. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Mutisia ochroleuca
Mutisia ochroleuca can be found in the mountains of Central and South America.
Mutisia ochroleuca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mutisia ochroleuca?
Mutisia ochroleuca
What is the common name of Mutisia ochroleuca?
Ochroleucous Mutisia
What is the family of Mutisia ochroleuca?
Asteraceae
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,