Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulcherrima
ID:
87494

Status:
valid

Authors:
Muschl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 50(2-3, Beibl. 111): 102 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086823



Common Names

  • Beautiful Mutisia
  • Pretty Mutisia
  • Gorgeous Mutisia


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Synonyms

  • Mutisia macrantha Muschl. [unknown]

Description

Mutisia pulcherrima (also called 'Purple Daisy Bush', among many other common names) is a shrub with a woody stem and ovate leaves. It is native to South America and is found in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mutisia pulcherrima is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mutisia pulcherrima is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow, lanceolate leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mutisia pulcherrima is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a mix of sand and peat moss. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Mutisia pulcherrima

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

Mutisia pulcherrima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mutisia pulcherrima?

Mutisia pulcherrima

What type of plant is Mutisia pulcherrima?

It is a shrub

Where is Mutisia pulcherrima found?

It is found in Chile

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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