Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
timotensis
ID:
127456

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cuatrec.) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 35: 57 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126785



Common Names

  • Timote Coespeletia
  • Timote Bush
  • Timote Sagebrush


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Synonyms

  • Espeletia timotensis Cuatrec. [unknown]

Description

Coespeletia timotensis (also called Colombian everlasting, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Colombia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It grows in dry, open, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Coespeletia timotensis is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food for some animals, and as a source of fiber for weaving.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coespeletia timotensis is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coespeletia timotensis is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Coespeletia timotensis

Coespeletia timotensis is native to the Andes mountains in Colombia and Venezuela. It can be found in moist grasslands and meadows at elevations of 2,500-4,000 meters.

Coespeletia timotensis FAQ

What is the ideal soil pH for Coespeletia timotensis?

Coespeletia timotensis prefers a soil pH of 6.0 to 7.5.

What is the best time to plant Coespeletia timotensis?

Coespeletia timotensis should be planted in the spring or fall.

How much sunlight does Coespeletia timotensis need?

Coespeletia timotensis prefers full sun to partial shade.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-8780: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.