Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caucasica
ID:
1262664

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sommier & Levier) Lavrova

Source:
tro

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Byull. Moskovsk. Obshch. Isp. Prir., Otd. Biol. 98(6): 96 (1993 publ. 1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001262002

Common Names

  • Mutellina Caucasica
  • Caucasica Mutellina
  • Caucasica's Mutellina

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Description

Mutellina caucasica (also called Caucasian mutellina, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is native to the Caucasus. It is an annual herb growing to 10–20 cm tall, with a basal rosette of leaves and an erect stem bearing a few leaves and a few flowers. The flowers are white, with four petals.

Uses & Benefits

Mutellina caucasica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Mutellina caucasica are small and yellowish-white in color. The seeds are small, dark-brown and slightly glossy. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mutellina caucasica can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall, by carefully separating the root ball into sections and replanting them in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Mutellina caucasica

Mutellina caucasica can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkey.

Mutellina caucasica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mutellina caucasica?

Mutellina caucasica

What is the natural habitat of Mutellina caucasica?

Dry rocky slopes in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia

What is the flowering season of Mutellina caucasica?

Spring to early summer

Species in the Mutellina genus

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50201003: Based on the initial data import
Stefano Sommier (1848-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sommier' in the authors string.
Emilio Levier (1839-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Levier' in the authors string.
Tatiana Vladimirovna Lavrova (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lavrova' in the authors string.