Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wurdackii
ID:
58174

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Opera Lilloana 13: 43 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000057503

Common Names

  • Mutisia Wurdackii
  • Wurdack's Mutisia
  • Wurdack's Star

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Description

Mutisia wurdackii (also called 'Wurdack's Mutisia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the sunflower family. It is native to the Caribbean, where it grows in dry, rocky, open areas at elevations of 0-1000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Mutisia wurdackii is used for medicinal purposes and as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mutisia wurdackii is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mutisia wurdackii is a perennial species native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Mutisia wurdackii

Mutisia wurdackii is native to the Andes of Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina. It can be found in grasslands and shrublands at elevations of 2,500-4,000 meters.

Mutisia wurdackii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mutisia wurdackii?

Mutisia wurdackii

What is the common name of Mutisia wurdackii?

Wurdack's mutisia

Where is Mutisia wurdackii native to?

The Andes

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,