Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
palustris
ID:
1324925

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diazgr. & Morillo

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 28: 11 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337379



Common Names

  • Coespeletia palustris
  • Palustris Coespeletia
  • Palustris Sunflower


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Description

Coespeletia palustris (also called Marsh coespeletia, among many other common names) is a species of grass found in Colombia. It is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial with long, thin, arching stems and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It is found in forests, mountain slopes, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Coespeletia palustris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coespeletia palustris is small, white in color and has a sweet scent. The seed is small and round, with a blackish-brown color. The seedlings are small and thin, with a pale green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coespeletia palustris can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is best done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and will usually germinate in 1 - 3 months at 15°C. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.

Where to Find Coespeletia palustris

Coespeletia palustris can be found in the wetlands of Colombia.

Coespeletia palustris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coespeletia palustris?

Coespeletia palustris

What is the common name of Coespeletia palustris?

Palustris

What is the natural habitat of Coespeletia palustris?

Tropical forests of South America

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

Gilberto N. Morillo (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morillo' in the authors string.
Mauricio Diazgranados (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diazgr.' in the authors string.