Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brassicoidea
ID:
139060

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 4: 337, fig. 1, 6A, B; tab. 1 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138389



Common Names

  • Espeletia brassicoidea
  • Espeletia Andina
  • Espeletia Parviflora


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Synonyms

  • Espeletia brassicoidea brassicoidea [unknown]
  • Espeletia brassicoidea brassicoidea [unknown]

Description

Espeletia brassicoidea (also called waxflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Andes, from Colombia to Chile, and is found in alpine habitats such as meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Espeletia brassicoidea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a natural source of food.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Espeletia brassicoidea sub. angusta Cuatrec.
Espeletia brassicoidea sub. brassicoidea
Espeletia brassicoidea sub. constricta (Cuatrec.) Cuatrec.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Espeletia brassicoidea is white in color, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and round shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Espeletia brassicoidea is an annual plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and placed in a warm, moist environment until rooted.

Where to Find Espeletia brassicoidea

Espeletia brassicoidea is found in the high-altitude paramo of the Andes Mountains in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Espeletia brassicoidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Espeletia brassicoidea?

Espeletia brassicoidea

What is the common name of Espeletia brassicoidea?

Brassicoidea espeletia

What is the natural habitat of Espeletia brassicoidea?

Grassy areas, meadows, and pastures

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-99037: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.