Status:
valid
Authors:
Aristeg.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Fl. Venez. 10(1): 448 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121000
Common Names
- Orange Espeletia
- Orange Bush
- Orange Tree
Description
Espeletia aurantia (also called Orange Espeletia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant. It has yellow flowers and is native to South America. It typically grows in dry, open fields and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Espeletia aurantia is a shrub native to the Andean region of South America. It is used for its ornamental value, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Espeletia aurantia has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2 cm. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have a single rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Espeletia aurantia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soils, including clay, loam, and sand. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Espeletia aurantia
Espeletia aurantia is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andes mountains.
Espeletia aurantia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Espeletia aurantia?
Espeletia aurantia
Where is Espeletia aurantia found?
Espeletia aurantia is found in the Andes mountains of South America.
What is the growth habit of Espeletia aurantia?
Espeletia aurantia is a shrub or small tree with leathery leaves and yellow flowers.
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,