Status:
valid
Authors:
Cav.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1799
Citation Micro:
Icon. 5: 64 (t. 495) (1799)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002334
Common Names
- Mutisia Subspinosa
- Subspinosa's Mutisia
- Subspinosa's Mutis
Description
Mutisia subspinosa (also called Subspinous Mutisia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a hairy stem and leaves that are divided into three leaflets. It is native to California and grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands and chaparral.
Uses & Benefits
Mutisia subspinosa is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak. It is also used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mutisia subspinosa has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mutisia subspinosa is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Mutisia subspinosa
Mutisia subspinosa is native to South America and can be found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.
Mutisia subspinosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mutisia subspinosa?
Mutisia subspinosa
What is the common name of Mutisia subspinosa?
Subspinosa
What is the family of Mutisia subspinosa?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Mutisia subspinosa?
Tropical and subtropical regions
What is the flowering period of Mutisia subspinosa?
Summer
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,