Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
albarregensis
ID:
1325844

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 107: 588 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338298



Common Names

  • Albarregensis Coespeletia
  • Coespeletia albarregensis
  • Albarregensis Coespeletia


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Description

Coespeletia albarregensis (also called Albarregas Coespeletia, among many other common names) is a type of shrub native to Colombia. It is an evergreen, perennial shrub with oblong-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry, open habitats such as heaths and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Coespeletia albarregensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coespeletia albarregensis has small, white flowers that are followed by small, yellow fruits. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coespeletia albarregensis is a perennial that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining soil mix. Division should be done in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Coespeletia albarregensis

Coespeletia albarregensis is native to Colombia and can be found in tropical rainforests.

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

José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.