Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
almorzana
ID:
67221

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 4: 340, fig. 5, 6H (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066550



Common Names

  • Espeletia Almorzana
  • Almorzana Espeletia
  • Almorzana


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Description

Espeletia almorzana (also called Espeletia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the high-altitude grasslands of the northern Andes. It is a shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 meters, with a woody stem and a dense, rounded crown. Its leaves are small, oblong, and covered in fine hairs. It is found in the high-altitude grasslands of Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela, where it grows in full sun and in well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Espeletia almorzana is a flowering plant native to the Andes region. It is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Espeletia almorzana has yellow flowers with a single ring of petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Espeletia almorzana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly, but do not overwater. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Espeletia almorzana

Espeletia almorzana is native to Colombia and can be found in montane grasslands and shrublands.

Espeletia almorzana FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Espeletia almorzana?

Espeletia almorzana is native to the Andes Mountains of Colombia and Venezuela.

What is the growth habit of Espeletia almorzana?

Espeletia almorzana is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 meters.

What is the soil type preferred by Espeletia almorzana?

Espeletia almorzana prefers well-drained, sandy soils with a pH of 6.5-7.5.

Species in the Espeletia genus

Espeletia lopezii, Espeletia congestiflora, Espeletia nemekenei, Espeletia ariana, Espeletia rufescens, Espeletia idroboi, Espeletia summapacis, Espeletia tillettii, Espeletia chocontana, Espeletia roberti, Espeletia jaramilloi, Espeletia pachoana, Espeletia azucarina, Espeletia brachyaxiantha, Espeletia incana, Espeletia marnixiana, Espeletia argentea, Espeletia cayetana, Espeletia discoidea, Espeletia leporina, Espeletia arbelaezii, Espeletia canescens, Espeletia cleefii, Espeletia guascensis, Espeletia episcopalis, Espeletia occidentalis, Espeletia rositae, Espeletia estanislana, Espeletia mutabilis, Espeletia frontinoensis, Espeletia praefrontina, Espeletia ulotricha, Espeletia weddellii, Espeletia verdeana, Espeletia paipana, Espeletia algodonosa, Espeletia oswaldiana, Espeletia aristeguietana, Espeletia soroca, Espeletia batata, Espeletia schultesiana, Espeletia cuniculorum, Espeletia nana, Espeletia almorzana, Espeletia schultzii, Espeletia tapirophila, Espeletia barclayana, Espeletia conglomerata, Espeletia perijaensis, Espeletia annemariana,

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-23430: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.