Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lutzii
ID:
60757

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.M.Barroso

Source:
gcc

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz 53: [357], fig (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060086

Common Names

  • Mutisia
  • Lutzii
  • Mutisia lutzii

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Description

Mutisia lutzii (also called Lutz's mutisia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has an erect, woody stem, with alternate leaves that are ovate to lanceolate in shape and up to 10 cm long. It produces yellow flower heads in the summer, and grows in open woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Mutisia lutzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mutisia lutzii has yellow flowers with a single row of petals and long, narrow, grey-green leaves. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mutisia lutzii is an annual herb native to South America. It can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Mutisia lutzii

Mutisia lutzii is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and scrublands.

Mutisia lutzii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mutisia lutzii?

Mutisia lutzii

What is the common name of Mutisia lutzii?

Common Mutisia

What is the habitat of Mutisia lutzii?

Mutisia lutzii is found in moist, shady areas.

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-17149: Based on the initial data import
Graziela Maciel Barroso (1912-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.M.Barroso' in the authors string.