Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
flos-mutisii
ID:
830334

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Wimm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Trab. Mus. Ci. Nat., Ser. Bot. 26: 27 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000829669



Common Names

  • Mutis' Star-Lily
  • Mutis' Centropogon
  • Mutis' Star-Lily Plant


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Description

Centropogon flos-mutisii (also called Mutisbells, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It grows in moist, shady habitats, and has long, slender stems with small, bell-shaped flowers that are usually white or pink in color and have petals that resemble Mutisia flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Centropogon flos-mutisii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centropogon flos-mutisii has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have thin, delicate stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centropogon flos-mutisii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Centropogon flos-mutisii

Centropogon flos-mutisii is native to Colombia and Venezuela.

Centropogon flos-mutisii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centropogon flos-mutisii?

Centropogon flos-mutisii

What is the family of Centropogon flos-mutisii?

Lamiales

What is the common name of Centropogon flos-mutisii?

Mutis' Centropogon

Species in the Centropogon genus

Centropogon acrodentatus, Centropogon aequatorialis, Centropogon alatus, Centropogon albertinus, Centropogon albolimbatus, Centropogon albostellatus, Centropogon alens, Centropogon alsophilus, Centropogon altus, Centropogon amplicorollinus, Centropogon aquilinus, Centropogon arachnocalyx, Centropogon arcuatus, Centropogon argutus, Centropogon asclepiadeus, Centropogon astrotrichus, Centropogon aurostellatus, Centropogon australis, Centropogon ayavacensis, Centropogon azuayensis, Centropogon baezanus, Centropogon balslevii, Centropogon bangii, Centropogon belliflorus, Centropogon beniteziae, Centropogon berteroanus, Centropogon beslerioides, Centropogon brachysiphoniatus, Centropogon brittonianus, Centropogon bruneotomentosus, Centropogon burmeisteroides, Centropogon calycinus, Centropogon candidatus, Centropogon caoutchouc, Centropogon capitatus, Centropogon carnosus, Centropogon carolinae, Centropogon cazaletii, Centropogon chiltasonensis, Centropogon chontalensis, Centropogon cinnabarinus, Centropogon coccineus, Centropogon comosus, Centropogon congestus, Centropogon connatilobatus, Centropogon cordifolius, Centropogon cornutus, Centropogon costaricae, Centropogon cupreus, Centropogon curvatus,

Species in the Campanulaceae family

Adenophora amurica, Adenophora brevidiscifera, Adenophora capillaris, Adenophora changaica, Adenophora coelestis, Adenophora contracta, Adenophora cordifolia, Adenophora divaricata, Adenophora elata, Adenophora fusifolia, Adenophora gmelinii, Adenophora golubinzevaeana, Adenophora grandiflora, Adenophora hatsushimae, Adenophora himalayana, Adenophora hubeiensis, Adenophora izuensis, Adenophora jacutica, Adenophora jasionifolia, Adenophora khasiana, Adenophora lamarkii, Adenophora liliifolia, Adenophora liliifolioides, Adenophora lobophylla, Adenophora longipedicellata, Adenophora maximowicziana, Adenophora micrantha, Adenophora morrisonensis, Adenophora nikoensis, Adenophora ningxianica, Adenophora palustris, Adenophora pereskiifolia, Adenophora petiolata, Adenophora pinifolia, Adenophora polyantha, Adenophora potaninii, Adenophora probatovae, Adenophora remotidens, Adenophora remotiflora, Adenophora rupestris, Adenophora rupincola, Adenophora sinensis, Adenophora stenanthina, Adenophora stenophylla, Adenophora stricta, Adenophora sublata, Adenophora takedai, Adenophora tashiroi, Adenophora taurica, Adenophora trachelioides,

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