Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 32: 315 (-317) (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078971
Common Names
- Annemarie's Espeletia
- Annemarie's Espeletiopsis
- Annemarie's Waxflower
Synonyms
- Espeletia annemariana annemariana [unknown]
Description
Espeletia annemariana (also called Annemarie's Espeletia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Colombia. It has white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is drought-tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Espeletia annemariana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has a high medicinal value and is used to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and diarrhea. It is also used to reduce inflammation and to improve digestion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Espeletia annemariana has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Espeletia annemariana is a perennial plant native to Colombia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Espeletia annemariana
Espeletia annemariana is native to Colombia and is found in the departments of Boyacá, Cundinamarca, and Santander.
Espeletia annemariana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Espeletia annemariana?
Espeletia annemariana
What is the common name of Espeletia annemariana?
Anne's Espeletia
What is the natural habitat of Espeletia annemariana?
Espeletia annemariana is found in moist, shady areas in Colombia.
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,