Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
retrorsa
ID:
29239

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cav.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1799

Citation Micro:
Icon. 5: t. 498 (1799)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028568



Common Names

  • Mutisia retrorsa
  • Retrorsa Mutisia
  • Retrorsa Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Guariruma retrorsum (Cav.) Cass. [unknown]
  • Mutisia runcinata Willd. [unknown]
  • Mutisia retrorsa latifolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Mutisia retrorsa normalis Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Mutisia retrorsa (also called Mutisia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Chile and is commonly found in dry, open habitats. Its leaves are linear to oblanceolate, and its flowers are yellow and daisy-like.

Uses & Benefits

Mutisia retrorsa is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a natural dye and for its anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mutisia retrorsa is a small white daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green with a single stem and a single set of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mutisia retrorsa is a perennial herb that is native to the Andes Mountains. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Mutisia retrorsa

Mutisia retrorsa is native to South America and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Mutisia retrorsa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mutisia retrorsa?

Mutisia retrorsa

What is the common name of Mutisia retrorsa?

Reverse-twisting mutisia

Where is Mutisia retrorsa found?

It is found in the Andes Mountains of Ecuador

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,