Sexual propagation of Mutisia clematis L.f. (Asteraceae): A historically significant endemic species v1
Year: 2026
Type: preprint
Abstract: Plant propagation is classified as either sexual (through seeds) or asexual (vegetative). In nature, sexual reproduction is the primary mode of plant propagation. However, for many species, information regarding propagation methods remains limited, as is the case for Mutisia clematis (Asteraceae), commonly known as “Bejuco clavellino,” a South American perennial species distributed in the Colombian high Andean forest between 2,000 and 3,700 m a.s.l., of considerable ornamental and historical significance. In this context, developing propagation protocols is essential for the species' domestication, for which vegetative propagation is not a viable alternative, as is the case with M. clematis, thereby contributing to its conservation. This protocol describes the technical aspects of the sexual propagation of this species, including flowering, seed selection, establishment procedures, and management practices during propagation.
Institution: Jardín Botánico de Bogotá José Celestino Mutis
Language: English
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7204757586