Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
azucarina
ID:
15687

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 47: 12 (-13) (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015016



Common Names

  • Azucarina Espeletia
  • Azucarina Senecio
  • Espeletia azucarina


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Description

Espeletia azucarina (also called Sugar Espeletia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with small, yellow flowers and woolly, grey-green leaves. It is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky areas such as hillsides and cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Espeletia azucarina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for cattle and other animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, yellow, daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. Seed: Small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. Seedlings: Long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Espeletia azucarina is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Espeletia azucarina

Espeletia azucarina can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.

Espeletia azucarina FAQ

What are the common names for Espeletia azucarina?

Espeletia azucarina is commonly known as Sugar Espeletia

What is the natural habitat of Espeletia azucarina?

Espeletia azucarina is native to the Andes Mountains of South America

What is the average height of Espeletia azucarina?

Espeletia azucarina typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters

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-114532: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.