Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saltensis
ID:
93405

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 9: 373, fig. 3 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092734



Common Names

  • Salt Mutisia
  • Salt Daisy
  • Salt Sunray


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Description

Mutisia saltensis (also called Salta Mutisia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mutisia saltensis is used as an ornamental plant and is often planted in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mutisia saltensis is a bright yellow, tubular corolla with 5 lobes. The seed is a small, black, oblong nutlet. The seedlings have a single, long, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mutisia saltensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly in the spring. Prune in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Mutisia saltensis

Mutisia saltensis is native to Chile and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Mutisia saltensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mutisia saltensis?

Mutisia saltensis

What is the common name of Mutisia saltensis?

Salta Mutisia

What is the family of Mutisia saltensis?

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,

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