Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cana
ID:
59538

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poepp. & Endl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. i. 17.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000058867

Common Names

  • Mutisia cana
  • Cana Mutisia
  • Silver-haired Mutisia

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Description

Mutisia cana (also called Grey Mutisia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of the Americas. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, and has small, yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Mutisia cana is a popular ornamental plant that is used for landscaping and to attract butterflies and hummingbirds. It is also known to have medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mutisia cana is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mutisia cana is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It can be propagated by division of the root ball or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C.

Where to Find Mutisia cana

Mutisia cana can be found in the dry forests of Central and South America.

Mutisia cana FAQ

What type of plant is Mutisia cana?

Mutisia cana is a perennial shrub in the Asteraceae family.

What is the natural habitat of Mutisia cana?

Mutisia cana is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

What are the characteristics of Mutisia cana?

Mutisia cana is a perennial shrub with a single stem that grows up to 1 meter in height. It has yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-15970: Based on the initial data import
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.